Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1896 — Page 10

Work lor the Home Missionary. It is reported that another member ot the Saints is dying. Again are our people reminded that some missionary work can be done to a good advantage right here in Decatur. The missionary that will take the pains to show to these poor deluded people the way to live in this world, and the way to prepare to live in the world to come, will receive the commendation of the people here, and the blessing of Him that rules the universe. But a few days have passed since William Young died by the teaching of this sect. He was made to believe that certain persons could cure him by laying on of their hands and prayer, but nature asserted her B*ay and Young paid the penalty. Another is reported in the city, in the same condition, and. but a few days will elapse until he will be called to pass to that unknown beyond. It is necessary that either our good people or our officers give this matter some attention, if not for their good, for the sanitary good of the rest of the people that live in our city. Give them to understand that the law ot God says, “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” and that they must obey the divine injunction, or the heavy hand of the law will rest upon them. Medicine should be administered and care given to the siok of body and .spiritual advice to weak of mind, until all would be lead to know that their idea is a delusion. Wants Talking Stopped. Allow me, through the columns of your paper to say a few words on the subject of scandal. So much of it has been afloat here lately that our respectable citizens are becoming disgusted, and 1 know to my certain knowledge of several businesß'ftien who are seriousl’ thinkjfig of disposing of their business, amfiaking their families to some other Xlace" No man’s character and reputation is safe in the bands of the scandal mongers of this city, who take delight in manufacturing scandalous reports and spreading them broadcast to the world. As a well known author once remarked, “He who steals my purse steals trash, but he who steals my good name steals my all.” I have, upon several occasions, attempted to locate the origin of these scandals, but in all cases they pass through the mouths o' so many people who delight in giving them a good start, that it is impossible t<j locate the starter of the scandal. One thing is certain, these reports are circulated by men who should be ashamed of themselves: for of all the dispisable persons on the outside of hades a scandal monger is the worst. Among the persons I have just mentioned will be. found those who wish to be classed among the respectable people of our city. Is it any wonder that these stories do incalculable barm to the ones talked about and to the entire city 9 The Board of Trade recently organized, would do well to take this matter in hand, and see if tEe mouths of these scandal mongers could not be closed, and the sensational reports sentout by tbe correspondents for city papers be stopped. If every man and woman to whom these stories are told, would say they did not believe it. and endeavor to stop the report then and there, tbe business of the public gossips would soon be ruined These scandal mongers can do more to tear down the social standing cf a community in one day than all the churches and ministers can build up in a year. Now, let us all as good citizens rise up in our might and stop this infernal business before it ruins our city. A Citizen. TO WAGE: WAR ON THE SALOON. Congress* of Ohioans Assembles tn Cojuinbiis—The Speakers. The Ohio anti-saloon congress opened in Columbus. Jan. 21st with two big meeQngs —one at the board .trade auditorium and the other at the first Congregational church. At tbe board of trade Bishop Watterson delivered the addresk of welcome. The Rev. Father McCleary, of Minneapolis. national prestdentof the Catholic Total Abstinence,'union delivered the principal address, He said flic Saloon was unAmerican. Foreigners raised a great cry eb nit personal liberty when the saloon was attacked, but' none of them knew what personal liberty was until they came here. At tlie First Congregational church the principal addresses were made by the Rev. Francis F. Clark, of Boston, international president of the Christian Endeavor society and Dr. David 11. Moore.,of Cincinnati; Dr. Clark said he favored the anti-saloon league' because it was undenominational. - I — ~~~~ Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at 1 Decatur, Ind., for the week ending Feb.,l, 1898: Mrs Samuel Geyse; Abber JlafreF.Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. Whlflky P. M.

, hymeneal. Mr. Henry Tonnellier Will Wed ffliw Jennie Morrison. The marriage engagement of Miss Jennie Morrison to Mr. Henry Tonnellier was announced at the Nt. John's church yesterdav. The marriage will take place at the church next Wednesday at 7:30. They will reside in Traverse City where, Mr; Tonnelier is engaged in business. The many friends of Miss Morrison, while extending hearty congratulations, will sincerely regret her departure from our midst. She has been the faithful organist of St. John's church for several years and aside from her musical accomplishshe possesses social graces that have endeared her to a host of friends in the Twin Cities. However Benton Harbor’s loss in this instance willbe Traverse City's gain. The Daily Palladium, Benton Harbor. Micb. Clerk Lenhart is again able to be at his office. John D. Stults has shied his castor in the political ring. John M. Frysinger is confined to the house with the grippe. Children all hate to take castor oil, but not Laxol wljich is palatab'e. Sam Simision and daughter, of Berne were it the city Monday. When in want of a first-class meal don’t forget the People's Bakery. 47*1 Misses Lena and Emma Weber, of Fort Wayne are visiting relatives here. Hite & Adams, of Decatur, were in the city on business today.—Bluifton News. Miss Lilly McFarren, of Huntington, is visiting B. W. Sholty and family.

Ninety three tickets sold to Berne, on the day of last year’s institute. When you want a cup of coffee “like mother use to make,” go to the Peoples Bakery. 47 wit Homer ’’•ljiderwood, one of Huntington’s attorneys, was a guest of Auditor Brandeberry oter Sunday. Wanted—To buy or trade buggy hoise. John King & Son. 46w2t-633d4t7 Wm. Brooks and wife, ol Huntington, spent [Sunday in the city, tbe guests of Bert Lichtenwalter and wife. .. Dr. John’s lecture was one ot the grandest ever delivered in Richmond. Those who beard it were delighted.— Richmond Evening Item. Homer I'uderwood, of Huntington, editor of “Nice and Naug-tfty,” a weekly publication of that place is .ip the city Monday. Mrs. Kessler and Mrs. Fitzgerald, mother and sister of Mrs Jackson Schlegel, of Abbyville, Miss., are visiting Mr. and Mrs Schlagel a few weeks. Improper and deficient care of the scalp will cause grayness of the hair and baldness. Escape both by the use of that reliable specific. Hall’s Hair Renewer. There is none of the vast audience, present, but that will admit that Dr. John’s lecture was one of tbe strongest addresses that was ever delivered in the city.—lndianapolis Sentinel.

For'Sale-rFarm, seventy-five acres, sixty acres cleared, well drained, good fenced, new land, young orchard, fair buildings, live miles southeast of Berne. Price $2200. Address. Jasper Lcmirg Berne, Ind- 43w4 You can now buy furniture in Decatur chea er than you can at Fort Wayne. And to convince you of this fact we invjte you to call at the furniture store of Auten & Gay in Ellsworth’s block. 4“3tf During the past twenty years many great men have*-spoken, from the Bay View platform, and it .seems to be the concurrent testimony of a large number of the best judges that Dr. John is one of the., most eloquent speakers ever heard on these grounds.—Petoskey. Mich , Daily Restorer. The usual low fates from, all Ohio. Indiana and Illinois points February 11th to 17th Return limit March 14 t 1896 Two trains daily. For tickets, sleeping- car berths, etc., apply to nearest agent Clover Leaf routo.gr address C. C. Jenkins, General Pass Agent, Toledo. 0., «• ••O' . A Request. To any and all having accounts with me, I most respectfully ask youtocome in and pay up and we will start 1896 with a clear record. Please remember we must have money by January 15th to pay our bills, so don’t forget us. 42tf Henry Winnes. - . Dr. Prlce’eCreamßaking Pewdp

Council Proceeding*. Council met Tuesday evening, Feb , 4, Mayor Q dnn presiding all members present. The following bills were allowed: W Bushnell $ 3 76 C Cline.. 8 76 F Miller 3 00 Jno Spooler ■’ 800 A Wolfley ■■■■■'■■ 300 Dick Roop ... 380 H Cutting 300 Jno Porter 3 80 Ell Baxter.... 2 25 Jacob Shatter.. , 3 00 L Hammond t 3 00 H Stevens 330 C Baxter 2 25 C Boyer 2 25 F Andrews .... 3 00 H Licbienstiger 6 00 Homer Cross 6 60 Dan Shackley... 4 60 Dick Boyd 2 85 W Cord uay 2 85 M Syphers 2 85 SShroll. * 2 85 E Woods 2 60 A G Holloway -t .' 260 B R Freeman*. 2 60 Decatur Journal 3 75 Gas Co. .. . . 7T7T. - . ■ 11 09 J D Edwards 213 34 Wm Geary... 5 00 W II H Pick Co 800 00 A resolution was adopted without a dessenting voice empowering the finance committee to issue bonds in tbe sum of $5,000 payable July 1, 1896. Said bonds to be issued from time to time as required, but amount of bonds issued shall at no time exceed So.ooo, The officers of city civil engineer and water works superintendent were consolidated and tbe salary of both fixed at $660 per annum. Jno. W. Tyndall was elected to till the office and his bond was fixed at $2,500. Council then adjourned.

Our city council have arranged with the water works company for a weather signal. The weather re portsassent to Postmaster Welfly will be communicated to the people of the city and surrounding country by the whistle at the waterworks by the following code of signals: expalanation of whistle signals. The warning signal, to attract atteh-* tion, will be a long blastfrOjn fifteen to tw< nty seconds duration. After this warning signal has been sounded, long blasts' (of from four to six seconds duration) refer to .«weather, and short blasts (of from one to three seconds durations) refer to temperature; those for weather to be sounded first.' One long blast, indicates fair weather. Two long blasts, rain or snow. Three long blasts, local rains. One short blast, lower temperature. Two short blasts, higher temperature. Three short blasts, cold wave INTERPRETATION OF COMBINATION BLASTS. One long blast alone, fair weather, stationary temperature. Two long blasts, alone, rain or snow, stationary temperature. One short and one long blast, fair weather, lower temperature. Two long and two short blasts, rain or snow, higher temperature. One long and three short blasts, fair weather, cold wave. Three long and two sho.it blasts, local rains, higher temperature. By repeating each combination a few times. With an internal of ten seconds between, possibilities of error in reading the forecasts will be avoid, such as may arise from variable winds, or failure to hear the warning signal.

Obituary. Ruthie Elizabeth Seitz was born in Berne, Indiana, August 12,,1894, and after a| brief term of life, died in Decatur, January 28, 1896. aged one year, live months and sixteen days. A flower has been plucked from this home to beautify the home above. Heaven is infinite gain to anyone no difference when called hence. Tbe funeral was preached at the church three miles east of Berne by J. W. Metzner. William Horton Young, son of Job and Mary Young, was born in Auglaize county, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1873, and died in this city Feb, 2, 1896, aged 23 years, 8 davs. He was afflicted with dropsy ftom which he- was a great but -found relief and consolation in Christ. Funeral was held at the U. Bchurch last Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. N. Worden officiating. Jlarrlase Lleeiiwe*. Geo Roudabush to Nannie May Cully. John IL Richard to Maggie L Dague. Daniel F Fugate to Martha A Estle. n Excursion. The teachers joint institute convenes at Berne on Saturday, Feb., 15, 1896. Excursion rates will be given for the morning train. (6:30 a. m.) and tickets will be good to return on regular trains until the following Monday evening. An excellent program bias been arranged and a pleasant time is anticipated. Come along and enjoy the hospitality of the good people of Berlie whether or not you have much time (to attend the institute, Very truly. / J. F. Snow, County Supt,

Public Meeting. On next Saturday evening, February 8, at 7:30 o’clock, there will be held a meeting ot laboring men in tbe court room. All laboring men of Decatur and others interested in the condition of labor are earnestly Invited to attend. First bell rings at 7 o’clock and the second at 7:80 Court Note*. E A Donsman vs B F Hartman et al on account, judgement by default for $50.85. Wm L Elwood vs M j Friedline, note demand $2,500, judgement for $1,447.49. State ex rel Klopenstine vs Solomon Moses, bastardy, continued. Reinhart D. Lsimenstall vs KateC, Brown, finding for the defendant and costs taxed to plaintiff State : of Indiana vs Jno Evans public intoxication, continued. , State of Indiana vs Mahalaleel Burkhead, cutting timber, coutinued. State of Indiana vs James L Schwartz, disiurbin meeting, discharged. Jane Struby vs Phoenix Ins. Co., on insurance policy, demand |I,OOJ, dismissed. State vs R G Kerlin, perjury, defendant discharged. The Zimmerman M’f’g Co. vs Benj. F Baxter, on account, judgment for plaintiff for $62 15 The Rubbers M’f’g Selling Co vs C W Hocker, on account, demand $125. Set for trial on Fifth Wednesday. The case of Shugart vs Griffin, in which the plaintiff sues for S6OOO is on trial today by jury. NEW CASES. I W Zimmerman vs Isaac Robison, to foreclose chattel mortgage, demand $125. Jno W Minehart et al vs Jno L Cottrell, note, demand S3OO. T E Mann vs W S Hughes, on ac count, demand $125. G W Jenkins, editor of'the Baiita Maria Times, California fti speaking of the various ailijjdfrtsbfchildren said: “When my cJiHdren have croup there is only one patient medicine that I ever use, and that is Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It posesses some medical properties that relieve the little sufferers immediately, It is, in my opinion, the best cought medicine in the market.” If this remedy is freely given as soon as the croupy cough appears it will prevent the attack. It is also an ideal remedy for whooping cough. There is no danger in giving it to children, as it contains nothing injurious. For sale by Blackburn & Miller, druggists. J

McClure’s Magazine for February will contain eight important portraits of Lincoln, and will present material never before published, During this period Lincoln suffered financial wreck as a country merchant; made his first acquaintance, in a very romatic way, with Shakespeare and Blackstone; mastered surveying in six weeks, and became county surveyor; was elected to the general assembly, and began his acquaintance with Douglas: and fell in love with a sweet and beauliftil young girl, Ann Rutledge, andsuffeied the half-craz.ing affliction of her death on the eve of their marriage. In illustration of the paper there will be, including the eight portraits of Lincoln twenty-eight pictures—many of them, also, never before published. The Shakers have made a discovery which is destined to accomplish much good. Realizing that three-fourths of all our sufferings arise from stomach troubles, that the country is literally filled with people who cannot eat and digest food, without subsequently suffering pain and distress, and that many are starving? wasting to mere skeletons, because their food does them no good, they have devoted much study and thought to the subject, and the result is this discovery, of their Digestive Cordial. A little book can be obtained from your druggist that will point out tbe way of relief at once. An investigation will c< st nothing and will tosult in much good. Homeseeker’s Excursions Feb 11th and March 10th.—The Clover Leaf Route will issue low rate excursion tickets to points south and southwest on above dates. Stop overs and liberal return limits. Call on nearest Clover Leaf agent or address C C« Jenkins. Toledo, Ohio.

Notice. The office days of the 1 trustee of Washington township will be Tuesdays and Saturdays in the Surveyor’s office, and Wednesdays at home. * John Steele, <;22tf Trustee of Washington Tp. When you are contemplating matrimony, and are looking around for the bestsplace to buy fine furniture, bear in mind that the large stock of Aqlen & Gay’s is all new and of the best make; and their prices are > away below the lowest. Just drop in and cast your optics over stock, and be convinced that we never told a lie. Remember also, they are located in the Ellsworth building on north Second street. ?Bt£ Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder | WerM’a Fair Highwt Medel MdDipiMM. a- . ■ *, '

EIGHT-HOUR DAY LAW Railroad Man Cannot Recover If He Voluntarily Works Overtime. NEW CIRCUIT COURT DECISION. Cliicniro and Eric Winn a Sult Brought AgniiiHt It by an Employe—Meeting ot the League of Republican Club*. Wealthy Man Under Indirtinent For Drawing a Deadly Weapon—Notes. Huntington, Ind., Feb. 6.—The case of John Householder against the Chicago and Erie railroad for S9OO for overtime work has been decided in the circuit court in the company’s favor. The court held that -where an employe worked voluntarily over eight horn's per day without objection he cannot recover for the overtime. Republican League of Clubs. Indianapolis, Feb. 6.*—The annual meeting of the Republican state league of clubs here next week will, the party leaders believe, bring a large number of representative Republicans to the city. It will be the last gathering of the party prior to the state convention, and it is thought that friends of the presidential candidates will take the opportunity to commence t campaign for delegates, now that Mr. Harrison is definitely ,out of the nice. John K. Wilson For Congress. Indianapolis, Feb. 6. —A Washington special says information has been received there to the effect that John W. Kern of this city will not be a candidate for congress having stated to a number of friends that he would not accept it. The dispatch also says that John R. Wilson is anxious to secure the Democratic nomination, and he will probably get it if Kern adheres to his present intentions. Acted In Self Defense. Plymouth, Ind., Feb. 6.—After examining a number of witnesses yesterday the coroner rendered a verdict that John Swoveland, who was shot at a sale near here last Thursday, came to his death at the hands of Samuel Stuart, but that the latter had acted in self-defense and was exonerated from all blame. The verdict produced considerable excitement. Objected to a Telephone Pole. " Logansport, Ind., Feb. 6. —The grand jury has returned an indictment against Edward Closson, a wealthy insurance man of this city, charging him with drawing a deadly weapon. An attempt was made some time since to erect a telephone pole in front of Closson’s residence, and he drove the men away at the point of a shotgun. Was a Generous Wife. Lebanon; Ind., Feb. 6.—Frank Davidson,, who has been on trial here for the last week, charged with as <ault with Intent to kill his wife by shooting at her while drunk, was found guilty of assault and lined S3O. When the verdict was read Mrs. Davidson threw her arms about her husband’s attorney and kissed him. Richmond Nearly Free of Diphtheria. Richmond, Ind., Feb. 6.—The diphtheria scare in this city is about at an end. There have been about one dozen cases, and.several deaths have occurred. There are but two cases at the present time, and both are convalescent.

One of the Lucky Few. Crown Point, Ind., Feb. 6. —S. P. Vanwinkle, a justice of the peace in this city, was yesterday notified that he was probably one of a few people that have fallen heir to an estate in New York valued at $-1,000,000. Ancient Wooden Bridge Replaced. Cambridge City, Ind., Feb. 6.—A modern iron structure has taken the place of the old wooden bridge over White river near here. The bridge had; been in use many years and was a relic of pioneef days. MainiuAth Gray Fagle. Lagro, Ind., Feb. 6.—Mr. Russell of this place yesterday killed a mammoth gray eagle. The bird was the largest ever killed in this locality, measuring 82 inches from tip to -tip and weighing 13 pounds. - j Barn and Five Horses Burned. Shelbyville, Ind., Feb. 6.—The barn on the farm of A. J. Thurston, six miles west of this city, has been destroyed by fire. Five horses perished in the flames. Loss, $1,500; no insurance. New Masonic Temple. Logansport, Ind.; Feb. 6. — The cornerstone of the new $30,000 Masonic temple will be laid on Feb. 15 with imposing ceremonies. Grand Master O’Rourke will oflieato. — Skull Fractured In a Fall. Brownstown, Ind., Feb. 6.—While climbing a tree after a squirrel, Jason Wheeler of Surprise fell 20 sept on the toots below and fractured his skull. Anderson has a new ordinance taxing all vehicles. The Cass county commissioners have advertised for bids on a S4O-,lX)O bond issue. .Daniel Is-inghof Jeffersonville, who will be 107 years old on April 1, lias recovered from a long illness due to a broken limb, arid surprised his friends by appearing on the streets yesterdhy. ♦ 'An emigration, agent for the North Dakota Dun Sard colony has persuaded about 50 faitylies from Clinton and Tippecanoe counties to remove to that state. They will leave about April 15. It is reported in Elwdod that the Foresters have succeeded in getting a trace ol Thomas Meyers, who was heavily insured, and'was supposed to have died in a small village in Hancock cpunty. The new highschool building (it Shelbyville, erected at & cost of sßo,ooo,*was dedicated today, It contains eight rooms and is fitted with all the accessories necessary for a complete study of the sciences. At’ Adams, Decatur county, John Lee and Jack Holistic had a shooting affray as the result of an old quarrel and both were badly wounded. Frank Cline, a bystander, Was wounded In the leg by a stray bullet. escaped.

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