Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 6 December 1895 — Page 10

Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair, •DIV F CREAM BAKING POWDIR MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. Ed Ellsworth was at Fort Wayne Friday. Miss Grace Groves returned to Bluffton Friday. Mrs. J. B. Rice returned Fort Wayne yesterday. Mrs. A M Fisher was at Ft. Wayne yesterday. Mrs. J. B. Rice is visiting friends at Ft. Wayne. C. A Dugan was at Van Wert, Ohio, Wednesday. Pat Cox, of Fort Wayne, was in the city Monday. Miss Anna Yager is visiting friends at Ft. Wayne. Miss Lena Barthel returned from Ft. Wayne Friday. Judge Studabaker returned from Marion Friday. J. W. Vail and family returned from 6ssian Friday. Lloyd Dalrymple is looking after business at Geneva. Chauncey Young, of Geneva, was in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs. W. S Hughes were at Fort Wayne yesterday. Miss Nellie Blackburn returned from Fort Wayne Monday. Elijah. Mann returned to Marion, last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. A. L Lichtenwaiter is visiting relatives at Fort Wayne. M. V. B. Archbold was at Ft. Wayne on business this Tuesday. P. W. Smith'arrived in the city last Tuesday from Ft. Wayne. George M. Chrisman, of Portland, was in our city Tuesday. A. J Wood, of Pleasant Mills, was shopping in the city yesterday. Miss Bessie Hale returned to her borne at Willshire Wednesday. R. G. Kerlin was in the city Tuesday on his way to Unjon City, Ind., E. P. Wyandt, of Van Wert, Ohio, spent Thanksgiving with friends here Mrs. Hoyt Denny, of Portland, is being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Rob't. Blackburn. Mel Thomas who spent Thanksgiving in this city returned to his home at Gas City Friday. Jno. -Eller returned from Europe last Friday after an absence of nearly two months. Jno. Mougey has returned from Ohio City and will fill, his old position at the Clover Leaf. ? —* Mrs. Hoyt Denny, of Portland, left Monday afternoon to visit friends at Fort Wayne. ■ ' Mrs: N. K. Toddjwho has been visiting her parents returned to her home at Bluffton Tuesday, Edward Tonnellier left yesterday to join his brotherk Pete and Henry at Benton Harbor, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Will Christen, of Rockford, 0., who has been visiting in the city returned home Monday. Rev. Von Schwadler, of Monroeville, is in the city assisting Father Wilkens during Forty Hours Devotion. Miss bada Baker returned to Bluffton Saturday, She was accompanied by her • cousin, Miss Lizzie Gfessirgef. " A. B Wahl, of LaFayette, who had ~v „ been, visiting his pndle. B. J./Pgryeer. ~ returned to his home Wednesday. Jinks France arrived home yesterday from Galion, Ohio,’where he is employed on the N Y. P. & O. R. If. Mrs. M. E jO’Brien/ of Eureka, 111., came Wednesday evening for a visit ~ with her daughter, Mrs. B F. Vaughan, Attorney Templar, of Muncie, who has been in the city the „past week on legal business returned home Saturday. Mrs. Edith Christen, of Marian, who has been the guest of A. J, Srnit/i and family returned to her home Saturday”. ■- - ■ Mrs. J. Christen Jr. and youngest son returned home Tuesday from Springfield, Ohio, where they bad been visit ing with her son and daughter at Wittenberg college. . . i* , ■/. ■

Rev. Kordt, who has been assisting Rev. Wilkins during Forty Hours De votion returned to his home at Sheldon Wednesday. Miss Emma McMillen, of Ft. Wayne returned to her home last Saturday after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Misses Hattie Blackburn and Hattie Nibiick, of Decatur, were guests of Mrs. Ernest Wiecking Saturday.— Bluffton News. L, D. Adams and Henry Hite returnfrom Bluffton Wednesday. Mr. Adams brought with him some rare species of chrysanthemums. The fdllowing Decatur people were taking in sights at Geneva yesterday: Wilson Merryman, R. B. Allison, Judge Studabaker, W. 11. Niblick, John D, Hale and Treasurer Bolds. Mose Byers and C. D. Murry of this and Jacob Wagmiller o< Geneva, under the care of 11. Moyer. Agent for the Pabst Brewing Co., of Milwaukee, left for that city Sunday. They will also take in the sights at Chicago before \hey return. H. W. Mordhurst, of Fort Wayne, Grand High Priest of the Indiana Royal Arch Masons, was in the city Friday afternoon for the purpose of instructing the offcers of the Chapter to be installed in this city. The new organization will start with a membership of about twenty-five. DEMOCRAT FREE. As a number of farmers have brought to this office Specimens of corn, we will give to the one w'ho has the best corn the Democrat one year. There must be not less than three ears. The contest will be closed. December 21, 1895, The award to be made by three disinter ested farmers. XZ Fire! A barn belonging to Wm. Elzey together with all its contents, including one horse, buggy and wagon, burned Thursday night about two o’clock on Eleventh street. Cause of the fire is not known. Loss about S2OO with no insurance. To The Farmers of You and each of you personally, are respectfully requested to meet at the court house Dec., 13 and 14, and hear the subjects of farming and stock raising ably discussed by men who have been actively engaged in farming, fruit growing and stock raising, and can give you their pratical experience, and also to the people of Decatur, you are interested in the success of the farmers as their success is largely yours, and your presence is respectfully desired. Let there be a live meeting of the farm ers and business men of thfe city and county. ,G. H. Matxz, Chairman. Court Notea* NEW CASES. The Decatur National Bank vs Emanuel F. Burbower, note and foreclosure of moitgage. demand $2,500. The Decatur National 'Bans vs Levi Johnson et al, Judgment by default for $266 61. Samahtba N. Dorwin vs Levi Ray et al. Judgment by default for $418.07. Decatur National Bank vs Sherman Mott et al. Judgment by default for $488.14 The; Lehman vs Schug breach of promise case is set for tomorrow and promises to be full of interest. The receiver in the case of Union Central Life Insurance Company vs Adam Slummer et al made his report and was discharged. The plaintiff taking the Sheriff’s deed for the Real Estate. Amotion fora new trial was made in the case of Ola Brown ys Grier F. Gimmell for seduction. The case of J. P. Bobo vs John Welfley will be tried hext. There b.eing no more cases to be tried by jury, they were discharged with the thanks of the court | State ex rel Daugherty vs Richard B. Johnson. A motion for a.' jiew trfal by the defendant was overuled by the .court. • Indiana Brick Co. vs James M. Childers e,t al. Judgement for plaintiff tor $44.90. c • , Curtis Frank, charged with assault with intent to kill, was sentenced to the Indiana Reform School until he reaches the age of 21. NEW C’ASES. , Jno. Keentz Administrator ys Jonah Carson t^JiX n for partion. Anna B Valentine et al vs Joseph M, Lowe et al Petition for partition. dyed Wffli the Putnam Fadeless Dyes can be (h ied in the sun.if desired. We do not claim these Dyes to be fadelesand then tell you to dry-goods in the shade. Colors.'one-third to a half more than any other package dye. Only 10 cents. Sold by W. H. Nachtrieb, Druggist. 9 Use Dr. Miles’ NebVE Flasters for SPINAL WEAKNESS. .All druzirisjssell ’em for2sc. i

WHOLESALE ARRESTS. Saloonkeepers of Elkhart Charged With Violating the Nicholson Law. CASES WILL BE APPEALED. Novel Scheme to Evade One of the Provisions of the Law —Will Test the Fee ■nd Salary Law-r Short and Successful Courtship—Boy's Jugular Vein Severed. Minor News Items. Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 5. —All the saloonkeepers of this city have been arrested on the charge of violating the provision of the Nicholson law, which requires that there shall be no partitions in saloons. Saloonkeepers have tried to evade the law here by taking out licenses only back to the partitions in the rear part of their rooms. In the rear room, separated by the partition from the saloon part, they would allow card playing, but when the players wanted to drink they would Have to go into the saloonroom covered by the license. The saloonkeepers have combined and propose to fight the case through the supreme court, in case they are defeated in the circuit court. Will Test the Fee and Salary Law. . Evansville, Ind., Dec. s.—Auditor Legler of Vanderburf county will test the fee and salary law passed by the last legislature as regards its applioato the office of auditor. This is. the result of an agreement to determine whether the law is constitutional which provides a salary in this county of s(>,500, but if the fees do not amount to that much the auditor only gets what he collects. Young Veteran of the War. Muncie, Ind., Dec. 5. —Dr. A. C. Jones, one of the youngest veterans of the war, has been elected commander of Williams post, G. A. R. Feb. 1,1861, he was 12 years old. Aug. 1 of the same year he enlisted in company G, First lowa infantry, and took part in the battle of Springfield, Mo., 10 days later. He served through the rebellion in the Second Colorado cavalry. Short and Successful Courtship. Whiting, Ind., Dec. 5. —ChrisEiblea, a business man, met Miss Ella Veigh at a church social held Thanksgiving. They had never met each other before. Notwithstanding this they boarded a car for Chicago early Saturday morning and were married in that city at noon. The groom is 30, while the bride has just ‘passed her 16th birthday. Verdict Agaiust an Editor. Indianapolis, Dec. 5. —James B. Wilson, editor of The People, a sensational paper of this city, was found guilty by a federal jury of sending prohibited matter through the mail. The jury was out all of Tuesday night and returned its verdict at noon yesterday. Sentence has not yet been passed upon him. Jugular Severed by a Piece of Glass. Milton, Ind., Dec. s.—While running around the country schoolhouse the 7-year-old son of David Wise, a farmer Jiving south of here, slipped on the ice and fell on a pieefe of glass, severing the jugular vein. He bled to death in a few minutes. Acquitted by the Jury. Bluffton. Ind., Dec. s.—After 10 hours deliberation the jury in the case of William Heckler, on trial for shooting Frank Iter, returned a verdict of acquittal. The trouble occurred at a singing-school in. August last. Beckler pleaded self-defense. Settled Out of Court. Bloomington, Ind., Dec. s.—William Stagg, who had a shit for pending against the Consolidated Stone company has macle a settlement out of court. Stagg is only 18 years old, and had both legs put off by a falling stone while at work. n -- .... — Convict Makes a Murderous Assault. Jeffersonville, Ind., Dec. s.—ln the penitentiary yesterday Convict Herman attacked Convict Able with a knife, inflicting probably fatal injuries. An old grudge. Burglars Make a Good Haul. Hartford City, Ind., Dec. 5.— Thieves broke into the store of W. W. McClain and robbed the showcases of 25 watches and other stuff, altogether valued at $450. 1 Killed While Hunting. Delplii, Ind., Dec. s.—Bert Shaffer, a prominent young farmer of Colburn, accidentally shot and killed himself while rabbit-hunting near here yesterday. Fortune For William Stohl. Elwood, Ind., Dec. 5. — William Stohl, a laborer, has been left SBO,OOO by the death of an uncle at Milton. Pa.

AQX \s/t ■ ' ; We knock ’em all '•“ *'“'*' ~' ' '---— -* <;> ’ SKY HIGH I In Holiday Goods. Woodward & Ball. r ’.»’•• ■.’ . -x - /j ..:. ."•’k.- f. -':.i ~

j as«.e you GOtaro To make your LITTLE FOLKS Happy and the OLDER ONES feel young? D/ i — You can if you will. It all depends on you. Weave ready to dp our part. It X will only require a look to convince you that we have by tar the Largest anti best line of HOLIDAY GOODS ever brought to Adams county. I ’ IB ■■■L'.-J.HU.- .'"H 1 .. .'DI=MC= ■ n/ our line of J < DOLL CARRIAGES. . dolls . ga WE lave an immense line. Prices from 25c | " ls WONDERFUL fca t 0 w ’°°' Our LEADER with parasol, 50c JP *4 We have them, Black and White, Grade K J Every little girl will want a cab for her doll, and Chinese, dressed and undressed, k J if it be old or new. I'o 1 DISHED in endless VV asleep and wide-awake, boys and girls, china, k J varieties, from 10c to $1 50. Tables, chairs, bisque, rubber ana cloth Come in and see k J cradles, pianos, and all kinds of toy furniture / f A their sweet faces and golden curls kJ suitable for little girls to entertain friends. " .-’Elk 4<||niul)ull IIIIIIMI r/-'' - ■ , — THEN FOR THE ■J7 We have almost every bing to make them happy. HU ( -. . Horses, Wagons, Sleds, Drums, steam Engines, Magic Lanterns, Mechanical Toys and Iron Toys ot every description, and Vid thousands of others that we can’t mention for want «P*ce W 0 sure l ou ~on 1 P asß onr “J] 25c and 50c wagtin, and 25c and 35c sleds —they are HUMMERS. JQi ' 1 ■ ' ' 0/ NOW FOR THE OLDER ONES. ink And here we run ashore again in trying to name our assortment, butfor tin’s class will say that we have a full line of Staple and Fancy Dress. CoqtiS," SHI Gloves, Mittens, Hosiery, and all the more substantial goods used in making ■ A ud Xnuis presents. Then comes our largest and best selected line of all, which l is cViina, Glass and Queensware. We are absolutely at the top in this department, as well as all our lines before mentioned—there never was anything to compare with it brought to Decatur . : — - , ( Handsdme, full size, China cups and saucers, lOc. Beautiful China Fruit Plates, sOc per set. IA \ '* China Cream and Sugar, lOc to $3.50 set. Elegant Cut Class Tumblers 15c. WE have Limoges, Pouyot <fc Havland, both the very BEST French China made, in 114 piece dinner sets, at $30.00-in plain white ai > d delicate decorations. YOU could not give your WIFE or Xa ' daughter a more handsome or useful PKESJENT. Then we have an endless variety of odd pieces of China which is always V\ suitable for presents, and very acceptable. Should you fail to see our Ar (fe. Holiday Goods you will not be satisfied, as you will miss seeing the largest and nicest ever shown in this city. Parents, remember . va, , that Xmas is the “Red Letter Day” of your little ones lives, tit Make them happy while you can. Soon they will be grown upland gone, and your opportunity will have passed with the year. j H gtore before /mas. SPRANG & TRUE.

You can now buy furniture in Decatur cbea er than vou can at Fort Wayne. And to convince you of this fact we invite you to call at the furniture store of Auten & „Gay in Ellsworth’s block. » 473tf You can get two of the lartest and best loaves of bread in DecaMir for 5c at the Union Bakery d3ostfw43M Book cases and sideboards to be sold cheap at Y ager’s store. 38 3t For Sale—A piano oriran, cheap. Call on Mrs. Bradley, 382tf Teachers, see Ilunsicker & Laughrey for Holiday Candießi Monroe St. 38 4 Don’t fail to see our large line of Lounges and fine Couches. 38-3 t • L Yager. For Rent—A dwelling house of six rooms Enquire at this office for information. 4 38tf Go to Hunsicker & Laughrey’s for cheap Holiday Candies. Monroe St, 38 4 New lot of Easels and Pictures; also Pillar and Center tables See our large stock for Ho’iday. L. Yager. 38 3t A full line of fresh meats of airkinds and everything in the fruit lire at our usually low prices. We can make you jobbers prices in quanties. Yours Truly. 37—ts. Coffee & Baker. Notice.—All parties having beer kegs, bottles and wine cases will please return them to me and also call in and settie up their Recounts. 38.4 William Mersman. 5,500 pounds of candy for the holiday trade will be on exhibition at Coffee & Baker’s after the first of Dec., consisting of over one hundred varities and from the.cheapest mix to the best home made creams Also -Christmas trees and ti)eir trimmings. 37-ts. Mother, if you want to make your children happy with Christmas toys, call at Streit’s Bai’gain Store next door topost office. We have a large and new variety and will sell them at a small profit. .. 38-4 t marriage Llceii»e». Chas. Lepper and Louidfe Bunck. 11. Allen Hartman and Ida Brandeberry. Wilber Sims and Silpha Stettler. Henry N. Moyer to Mary E. Linn. Phillip H. Brewster and Pearl Reid. Frank H. Van Schweringen and Cora Miesse. Wm H. Fougbty and Mintie Draper. / ■.■'

When you are contemplating matrimony, and are looking around for the best place to buy flue turniture, bear in mind that the large stock of Auten & Gay’s is all new and of the best make; and their prices are gaway below the lowest. Just drop in and cast your optics over their stock,'and' be convinced that we never told a lie. Remember also, they £are located in the Ellsworth building on north Second street. 73tf a J ' For Sale—The scenery in the Meibers’ Opera House. This is a full set ot scenes and in good condition. Ag I haYe concluded to quit the opera house business, this will be sold cheap I have a fine piano with the house that I sell will with or without the scenery. d363-tfwltf John Meibers To Our Patron*. Having formed a partnership in the grocery business, we cordially invite you to come in and see us. We will do you good. Respectfully, 38-4 t Hunsicker & Laughrey. Farmers, when in Decatur eat at the Union Bakery and you will get value received • d3ostfw43tf For a Xmas present you will see what you want at Yager’s Furniture Store. 38-3 t

FOR YOUR jg s fcils. Inicte, fl- 11 • 1 • Ss ® Fruits, Cigars, call on the Old Reliable Stand of . EICHENBERGER PUELSS, >, » proprietors of the ; CITY BAKERY f RESTAURANT Berne, Ind. ' 1 , • ■ ■z- .■ ■■ " .■ ■ ’ . itei . /■ ■ Z '

Buy your small hardware, cutlery I .* tinware, qtieensware and notions and holiday goods at Streit’s Bargain Store, Next door to post office. 88 4-681-$ —To-Rent— Rooms to rent, well furnished and welt ventilated, central location. For information call at this office 578-4-36-3. When agents price organs high come in and see our $65 00 line. ' Sold on long time or monthly payments. Falk & Erwin, 35 6t Falk & Erwin offer the A. B. Chase, Burdett, FarrandA Voty or PackanJ organ for $65.00 from date until after holidays 35-6 t PIANOS AND ORGANS. Cbickering. Chase, Ives & Pond, Behr," Shoninger, Estey, Singer, Starr, Schubert, pianos. Chase, Packard, Cottage, Sterling, Edna, United States, Waterloo, Story & Clark, Mason # Hamlin, Lawrence and beehr, five, six and seven octave organs, is Cunningham Bros.’ line of instruments. Address, Cunningham Bros., Indiana. 36 2 Money to Loan—At six per cent on long time. Abstracts, insurance and collections. Farm and city property for sale. Call on Schurger,Reed & Smith. * 42tf