Decatur Democrat, Volume 40, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 17 April 1896 — Page 5

Have you Heard of it? - .rsszza %'-t®==x==2il(K: SPECI AL OFFERING FOR THIS WEEK A GREAT BONANZA FOR YOU. W/i L<r Cape, like cut, made of k r ood cloth, full A A WT# \ sweep, black, UxR JL ' z « ' ? navy and tan, at UUU *’■ All Wool, Cloth Capes at s*r*!~-4-<<k $1.25, $1.68, $1.98, up to $lO. / \w4F i ’Y&. \ Silk Capes, Velvet Capes, Plain and / I Beaded. yO Do not make your spring purchase < before seeing our complete line. Prices lower than ever. No trouble to show ' ' you. Call and mnke your selections \ before the best bargains are gone. JOHN & W. H. NIBLICK, Executors.

Peterson Items. S. S. Steele and R: B. Johnson were at Decatur. Saturday. Mrs. Noah Baker and sister Miss Lucy McWhirter, of Ft. Wayne, are the guests of Win. Zimmerman. County Supt. Snow held examination for county diplomas. Saturday. There were live applicants. Miss Mary E Johnson at Decatur with her sister, Mrs. Mattie E. Lenhart. We noticed in 1 ist week's issue of the Decatur Journal, in the Peterson items, the following: “On April Ist (iracie Lewton and Maitie Spade, aged temyears. donned male attire and started out as tramps. They would stop in and ask for something to eat. then they would change clothing and return the lunch All went well until they came to IL B- Johnson, who told thbm to go home and attend to their own business. Old folks should remember they were children once. - ’ Now as the above falls far short of the facts in the case, we will give as much ot the history of the proceedings as we have been able to learn. The two little girls, whose homes are one mile west of Peterson, dras.-ed in boys clothes and accompanied by thi ir brothersand sisters, who are young men and women, made a bee line for Johnson’s, stopping only at the general store at Peterson, instead of bouses along the way, as was stated in the Journal. Having arrived at Johnson’s, they sgnt the little girls in. the rest stationing themselves outside the premises. Mrs. Johnson gave them something to eat; they then said they must go on their way and started out and about, the time they had gone a rods from the house, the ones oiitside raised a yell that would have done credit to a tribe of Indians,, and came rushing into the house,»when they were told to go home and attend their own business, which we think was the right thing to do. Jokes are all right, but the one above mentioned was carried entirely too far It might do for the dark continent, hut in this land of free education it is*'entirely out of place. . 4 f . All Atlidavil. This is to certify that on Max 11th. I walked to Melick’s, drug store on a pair of crutches and bought a bottle of ('hanibe.rlain’s Pain Balm tor inflammatory rlieu matism which had crippled me up. After using three.bottles I am completely cured. 1 can cheerfully recommend it. Charles 11. Wetzel, Sunbury,- Pa. Sworn and bubscribed to before me on August 10, is'.H. Walter Shipman, J. P. For sale al 50c per bottle by ajl drug gists. A

HAVE YOU HEARD - _2 of PORT ARTHUR? . . The New Deep-water City At Sabine Pas?, the new terminus of tlie great north and south line, The Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf'Railroad. And the early fruit and vegetablejregioii of the “Gulf Coast of Texas.” The most attractive lands in the United StatnsL for farmers. And the best opening for merchants and mechanics. . . z ■ lii tlie Ram Bell and m a Land of Sunshine anil Flowers. (s”For full particulars call on or address, Seymour Worden t Robert Blackburn, Agents, Decatur, Ind. Fred 11. Rogers, gen. ag’t, 34 Turner building, St. Louis, Mo. slws

LI ’in <. rove. The county con.m ssioners were here last week inspecting our gravel roads. Dr F M Reynolds finished his second term at the Indiana Medical College and returned home last week fie will enter upon his third course io September Fred Ciltone. of Celina, Ohio, has taken Lorenzo Dunbars place as trim mer at the carriage shop while the later is taking the assesment of the township. Charles Kizer and sister, Ruth, and Delilah Hoffman, all teachers of our township, left here on Satruday to attend college at Valparaiso. Nathan B Shalley, head miller at the Pioneer Mill, is visiting relatives at Lebonan. Penn. To close up a profitable terra of the Linn Grove graded school the scholars, teachers and patrons assembled at the Baptist church in the afternoon of Thursday of last week where a well arranged program was rendered, consisting of Recitations, declamations and songs. The participants took pride in acquitting themselves fautless. In fact the entertainment was such that it would have gave an ordinary theatre, a second place. The climax was reached however, when on Friday night at the Evangelical church where the commencement exercises of the graduating class of 1S!K) were held. The stage was one of beauty. The Ameri cm flag bedecked with flowers formed the back ground. At the front over head was suspended a large 'artistic banner, inscribed with the words. •With warm and gentle hearts we press On ward ” On the stage center was placed a large pyramica.l group of . Evergreens and Howers, in the form of a semi-circle, within which Master Weslev Hoffman had an honorary seat ’ as a rare pansy. The class were six in number, as follows: . Fielden M. Reynolds, Lizzie Lindsey. Hk’lrence E Opliger, Lulu Liddy, Allice and Forest Runyon. Each mastered their part of the program following. Prologue! Wesley Hoffmann, lustrumentai music, D. A Baum gartner. Invocation „ . Salutary. Weslv Hoffmann. Song of welcome. Choir. Vera Victors. Allice Runyon. A hot Axle, F M. Reynolds God in Sunrise. Lulu Liddy. The purpose of Life, Forest Runyon. Song, Choir. A Brave Deed, Lizzie Lindsey. Class address and presentation of diplomas, B. F. Kizer.

1 Valedictory, L E, Opliger. Good bye till we meet Again, Choir. Bent d’C’ion. Ed ward Baumgartner. B. I 1 ’ K zer Principal; D. A. Hauin gaitner, Intel mediate: Mallisse French Primary: Wm. Hall. Trustee. While the class now separate to confront the changes in doing life’s battles, whether they have smooth sailing or heavp pulling against the tide, yet will they ever hold in fond rentemberance when fhev .finished their studies at Linn Grove. And wherever their lot m iv be cast or pursuits they may lead thev are entitled to our best wishes. The following poem was composed by Allice Runyon, one of the elms. for the occasion: The Inst ilnv<>! sehiMil hie* eoiw. Teachers and scholars again must part. Though we worked together many a sum. With noble ami anxious heart When last wr parted wo hoped to meet. Each one in t heir place this term, ami planned. But ohl our lovelv flowers were at tlie Saviours feet. Singing in heaven with the Angel band. < >h : when we meet at the ne.vj, term. Who will lie missing, you or I? When now we part, let each one learn. That this may be our fast good bye. As a memento of regards the primary pupils presented their teacher a beautiful stand lamp. While the scholars of the intermediate and high grade were the donors of an autograph album and a quilt to their respective teachers. The latter was a very useful gift and had a decided effect on the recipiant in casting their over the pickets to view the field of matrimony. Get your harness oil at IL S. Porter's We have the best, measure it up and give you what you pay for. No oil in cans to b? paid for. Harness new and second hand. Everything in our line is complete 2w4 Notice to Contractors. The trustees of the Methodist church of Pleasant Mills will receive sealed bids for the carpenter work on a frame building for church purposes. The bids will be receive 1 up to the 25th day of April. IS>)6, at ten o’clock a m.. when they will be' opened The plans and specifications can be seen at Wrn. Armstrong's at Pleasant Mills. The trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Address all commumca’jons to J. D. Winans; Pleasant Mills, Indiana. 4w3 1 Attention Farmers! Anyone having colts to castrate can have the same done by calling..®!! or addressing S. W Weldy. Peterson, Ind., or Dr. E, 11 Leßrun, Decatur. 4w4 Summer Homes. In the Lake regions of Wisconsin, Northern Michigan. Minnesota. lowa and Dakota, there are hundreds of charming localities pre-eminently fitted for summer homes. Nearly all are located on or near lakes which have not been fisned out. These resorts are easily reached by railway and range in variety from the—■full dress for dinner" to the flannel-shirt costume for every meal. Among the list are names familiar to many’of our readers as the perfection of Northern summer resorts. Nearly all of the Wisconsin points of interest are within a short distance of Chicago or Milwaukee, and none of them are so Jar away from the “busy marts of civilzation’’ that they cannot be reached in a few hours travel., by frequent trains, over tha finest road in the northwest — the Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail way A description of the principal resorts, with list of summer hotels and boarding houses, and rates for board, will be sent free on application to Robt. C. Jones, Traveling Passenger Agent, 4f) Carew Building. Cincinnati. (). Household goods without end sold cheaper than ever and the best we ever had on hand. Beds, lounges, chairs, rockers, tables, cook stoves. Come and see our farming tools. 2wl 11. S. Porter. Go to Geo. W. Roop's for the cheapest hand -made boots and shoes in Adams county. Men and boys calf and kip shoes. Leather and rubber cement. Patching a specialty. (>92d(imo 4w6mo Grafting wax 10 cents a cake at Blackburn’s drug store. 3w 3t. You can get fresh reliable garden seeds either in bulk or in package of Page Blackburn. Successor to Blackburn & Miller. 3w-3t. gPleasant Valley Item*. \ Miss Matie Maun is visiting in Decatur. Date Lhamon moved on the Wheeler place Monday. T. R. Moore, of Decatur, is putting down a drove well for Havlo Mauu. . | ® C I Rill" Herron moved into his new house The"*'carpenters have' commenced work on Harlo Mann’s new house. ■ ..' »• " ■’. '■■■ Alpha Elzey has been compelled to break his driving team and is shor t one horse for various reasons. Rev. Potter's regular appointment is Saturday and Sunday evenings. ‘ . ...o’* * ‘ ■

PILES fl Itlll AT HOME. I WILL BE AT lIEC.ITIR, JIIESSE IIOLSE, AFTERNOON OF APRIL 23. FORENOON OF AI'RIL 21 All persons, male or female, suffering from Prolapsing Ffssures. Catarrh, Inllamination, I'lceration. Constipation. Bleeding. Blind or ITCHING FILES are kindly requested to call and see me. tXTo Examination. TXTO Operation. Consultation Free. Medicine placed DIRECT to the diseased parts by yourself. I claim the most complete, successful, original and sensible method of treating this tei rible disease ever offered to the public. By this treatment ulceration in the rectum can be healed as well as if the, ulcers were on the outside. Come and see me and learn something new. It will save you hundreds of dollars. Most Kindly Yours. S. I TAHNEY, Auburn, Ind. IHoiinioutli Item*. Concord Sunday school was reorganized last Sunday. John Christen was reelected president. Cal D. Kunkle assistant,<? Fanna Kunkle organist. The infant class was divided and part of them gqve an Easter entertainment and after passing an examination in which they acquitted themselves very creditably, they were promoted to the primay grade. We are glad to announce that Mrs. L. N. Ggandstaff is improving.' The best bed of grave! that has yet been found in R >ot township was discovered on Perry Robinson s farm. It s the best quality, easy to get and handy to the public road. Now let's have good roads. Monmouth has a poet: here is one of -his productions: A wild bird of spring Came forth to sing. But before he had uttered a hole: He fell from a limb. And a dead bird was him. For the song bad froze in his throat. r Monmouth also has a college graduate who occasionally writes marked artiefes for the world. He dished us up in hard shape recently, and we want it distinctly understood that we are mad. We did not know what those big words lie used meant, and we will bet a white necktie lie don't either for he has been so busy the last two years he has not had time to study his dictionary— nit. .Come again, but get in some other paper besides the world. A couple of colored gentlemen from Decatur are the guests of John Wolford. . _ Dave Bainter has gone to Kerwana, Fulton county. He is traveling for Krick & Myers, of Decatur, selling tile. The silverite club has it all their owh way since Dave-is gone s ■» W. A. Conner was at Ft. Wiiyne la§t week and purchased another hunting piirp. a half-hrother of the late lamented Bob. “ . Wm. Lord has been trying to catch a mess of. fish for the past ten days but has failed as yet to get even a nibble. The World correspondent said the Democrat would have more readers it the editor would shut us off. We don't believe it. It has more readers now than subscribers. We know some who do not take the paper that are on hand on mail day to borrow the Democrat, and the first thing looked for is the Monmouoh items—(Nowget mad 1. Farmers are busy sowing oats.,building fence and getting ready for summer work. 0 2, - '• De Lewtcfn hasn’t moved yet, and we dont believe he will very soon. Chas Magley is trying to get up a subscription school here. We wish him success. During the winter of F. M. Martin; ot Long Reach, West Va., contracted a severe cold which loft him with a cough. In speaking of how he cured it he says: “1 used several kinds of eeugh syrup but foHiut no relsef until 1 bought' a bottle of ('haurbe.rlain's t’ouglt Remedy, which relieved me almost instantiv. and iit a Diort Dine brought about a complete cure." \\ iien troubled with ir eougii or cold use this renredv .and you will not find’ it • necess.ir'. to-trv several kinds before v o.i-L-et re< lief. It has -been in the market for over twenty- years and constantly “grown in •faviir and popularity. For sale sale at 2.">e I and Ale per bottle bv. A I'age Blackburn has the newest and most artistic stock of wall papeb'in Decatur. Call and see.,* 3w-3t. ■ i.... '. ’ ’ A" ■~ • * . -T . . . v '’'D r , .■< i

Bente' item*. Mrs. J. Lachot was at Geneva last T hur.M lay* Wui. Niblick and I! K A ->nve>'> in town last Thursday, hn’king after bank affairs. Miss Emma Smith, of G-neva. was | the guest of Mrs Lachot lasi Tuesday. Pefler Ashbauclier was in town last 1 Thursday. Fred Brown was at Ft. Wayne last Thursday on business. Ike Baker, of Monroe, w-is in town Thursday. Mr. Gill, of Margtiette. Mich., who been here, buying timber for the L. S. & I. R. R . went to Grand Rapids last Thursday, but will return soon. Rev. Ruff was at Ft. Wayne last Thtmsday. Mrs. Kate Conrad, of Bluffton, was the guest of Sam Siraison and wife last Friday. Jenny Runyon returned from Decatur last Saturday. Ida Ray and Emma Kelley >undaved at Monroe. Collar visited hen, parents over Sunday last week. A number of the young people of this place attended the entertainment at Buena \ ista last Friday, which was rendered by the high school. F. Ervin returned from Chicago last Monday, where he purchased goods for the coming summer s trade. Four men were here last week, marking off the telephone district for poles. Mrs. Mary Baumgartner and family are spending a few days at Ceylon this week. Lewis Eley is getting to ho quite a sign painter. .Boys give him a call. Wm Mcllote went to Rome Citv last Friday’, but will return soon. Samuel Reisen and Miss Swartz were united in marriage last Sunday. Black is a success. We know it. If you will weigh your goods and use one package of Putnam Fadeless Dyes tor each threefourths of a pound of goods, boil for one hour, you cannot fail. Remember that IMtiiain Fadeless Dyes are the.only packagedyes used by woolen and cotton manufactures throughout the United States. Why do the manufacturers use them? Bicause by using Putnam Fadeless Dyes'they can dispense- with: the services’of a high priced dye and get just jbs good results You can do the sdine. Sold by W. H. Xaehtrieb. druggjst? Steele Item*. w s. Porter, of Decatur, spent Sunday with'his parents . & A- B- Baughman and son made a business trip to Decatur Monday. Boys look out.' Our assessor says it is S2O fine Ao him hot ta make you swear. Mrs Hannah E'ey is laying ill at the residence of Abraham Morgan, with but little hope of recovery. John IL ,Porter and Frank Dibble, of Decatur, were in this vicinitv recently •. - . If we are to judge people bv their conduct, surely.one of our young people recently forgot or never knew the real significance of the golden rule. Our barber shaved’a man .last > itur .I I ■ day 02 years of age wjio had’never sat in a barber chair -before. ■ One of our merchants is mad because some one sent him a letter from ILrne with 2o cents enclosed withofft tpllirg whom ,or whht it was ’ for. Well’, who -wouldn't get mad? People mav talk faith, cure of Shrader, but he is(nff with (' H. B. who accomplished the great.feat last Saturday of bringing the iea-l. - to life -Get another lly and some salt Frank Among the curosities for agednesB4ue Creek township lays claim to a man wljo is so year§ old. drives two horses 25 and 2fi years old. that wear harness 30 years old. bitched to a wagon 04 years-old This veteran of long life is George Washington Calder wood, who cute his own wood (boys with an ax oo years offl. Who can beat this record. Some of our boys go to Sunday school in the forenoon, then meet in some secret place in the afternoon to plav cards and have a general good time. Better look out boys, Yotir parents may call to see you sometime in the midst of an interesting game E R. Merriman and Amos Danner were at Monroe Sunday to visit George Longerberger who is very ill. Elmer, bow did you and your partners enjoy the, services at Pleasant Valley Sunday evening. IFthi'-rarvmtTinHiairwere - malTe ;Y par: of a lady's education, we should not sec so many .gray heads, and. the use of Hall'Rcn.ewer would he unnecessary. The records that will be used on the phonograph for the Concert given for the benefit of the First Baptist ebufeh are made-under a new system. They arg, so loud 3,000 people- in a chtfrch. haU or opera csn understami evOry word. Admission only 1 five ( and 'ten cents. ousdo ; .wl i V ■

' ATTACKS FRANKLIN Soldiers' Home O’ V Is Scored by Reprelent<tive.Bjue, ...... HE SAYS THE HOME ISA PRISON. spent t!i<» Entire Day on the Dupont’ Election ( am*, Mr. <iray ArgHing Ai'ai.nst His ( hijin - In Open Several Minor Hills Were Natio4Aul ->rw-4. \V as hi xerox, April 10.-—ln the house yestiTdar Mr Hull, rhiiirn.ian of the : committee on military affairs, (’ailed,jip• the resolution tor tin* appointniunt. of William B. Franklin* of Connecticut, TliQinas J. 'Henderson of Illinois, George L. Ba i- nf Mam" and Gtsirge W. Steel of Indiana as mi-mb'-r- of th" board of managers i if th" national soldiers’ homes. During the consideration of the resolution. Mr. .Blue (Rep., Kanj, who has ou several recent -occusiotH severely criticized General Franklin, at once asked three hours to discuss- the resolution. He said he held in his hand (flourishing a lor of 'papers alofti -charges preferred against General Franklin and Mr.. Smith, the manager of the Leavenworth home for whom the former was responsible, for eruel aud brutal treatment of the inmates of the home at Leavenworth, Kan., where he said 2.0<)0 soldiers were today practically incarcerated. He proposed to . offer an amendment to substitute the name of •‘That Gallant Soldier, General O. O. Howard’’ for’that of Franklin. Mr. Hull declined to lyake any concession as to the time, and Mr. Blue opened his attack. His purpose, said he, was to free the-Leaven-worth home from . the druhken and brutal man now at-its head. This remark lead up to-a spirited debate" b tween Mr. Steele (Ind. i Mr. Blue aud other ni.-mbers of the house. Si. X ATE PItOCEEDIXGS. Dnp<)iit C ise Occupied M<»<t of the Day. Few Aiuor Bills Passed. * W ASHixijiox, April l‘>.—The senate spent the entire-day” on rhe Dupinr ease, ’ Mr. Gray us Delaware, arguing agajnst the claim of Mr. Dupont. During tjie day Mr. (rman proposed an agreement that a final von? <>u rhe Dupont b,e takert next Wednesday. Air, Mitchell, in chai .." of rhe ease, deeli-ned te make an agreement at this tini". This tender by Air. < <■ rmaa was rt garded as significant nf tlie confidence of the opposition to Mr. Dupont to resist Ills claim to a seat. Mr. GFay proceeds with ins speech today after winch there is promise of a further clash over taking up the bond izsoiutiou, as Mr Allison stated that tin.- bond question, must give ■ way tn appropriation bills.’ Mr. Gray yielded at 4 'O’clock, and the senape went into executive session. At 4:55 the senate resumed its open session. Bills were passed amending the law relating to the protection of salmon fisheriesm Alaska-; for-the sale .. of public lands by private sale in the state of Missouri and to pay the heirs of Sterling" D. Austin >;s'.r,2x?; appropriating si l.ono fur acquiring burial grounds ar Fort Meigs an<t Put-in-Bay island, U.. and the interment therein of the remain.' of soluiers and sailors.of the War of ISI2-, _sr Waller In VV nshington. Washing r<>x. April 16'.—Ex-Consul Waller of .Madagascar cqme over to Washington r’r.-m his home in Balti- - more last nigiit am: today' wW go to tile state ile.par-cieiit with his steps-iTi', PauF ' Bray, amt > ,an interview with Secretary Olney, l i’ay was deport.uri trona Martagasea'r to Zanzibar at the same * time that Walhr Was. iuciircerated and he will claim damages for illegal deportation. Ore Haider Killed. Ci'xiitAi. I'ltv. C ,o . April di I.—Sam- ■ uel Cove.aiou. an orc Imuii r. in a Huge yesterday caused by an mrucimieut ou his wagi-,-ot I :n Mars aiK dieher and ex-Mayor Dick Williams, l ovington tw . ~i..iteo .to drive otf m ins wagi"! ajiit was pursued, by 100 mem li< i: y L .cm.ill siiot CoVH.g'.ou. killing him. ■ . ’ Italihi ''li -.'inu Ail-; pt' ,i Call. P:\v;i.,.. His.. Al i'll ji'i. — Rabbi A. .J. ’Messing of t'meiniiatr has received a call from tlie «*»mgt'egt<!u4l Anshai Emieth ot thi.'-cutv aiiii'rias aeevm'ed. He is »w---pected to Legm woi‘k. in a few; days.' ‘Lhe'eoimr in.oil's temple was recently .burned, t du.-i m‘ erect:- not a magnificent; new edit;, . ha.' .been det, rmiiied. on. New i’aper'at English. Exui jsii. Ind . April 16. —Hal A. Ells-. I worth vyili-establish a paper here next j week. It will be Democratic in politics. and will bv named Tlie Anchor. The paper is to replace The News in the DeimsTatiC ranks. -J. R. Pro of The News declared himself a Republican. . Weather. Indiana aud Illinois—Fair; warmer. SHORT WiFtINGS. - The. United States senate in executive session raUlied the Bering seA afbitration treaty. ' The treasury yesterday lost $263,5(X) in gold, leaving the true amount of the re-' ’ serve $126,616,4fi4. It has been discovered that the bonds of half the memliers of the police force of Sioux City., la., are invalid. o Final aetioiAvill be taken next Monday ■in the mat ter of removing Missouri's capitul from leffei-'cn City to Sedalia. 'Mom hi' (’on • 1, who elm fessed, to the --inimler of the Stone family in Tallmadge, 0.. has. been hefil to’the grand, jury. Rolbevt-Hay-es, a Floyd county yKyclmrevchant who was . afraid to trust his money to the Ixlnk'i was robbed of $750-which ha• find concealed'. I tflw hniiib eiUand forty six street waifs from Loiidon arrived in Portland, Mu., on tlie gteaiiiev Scotsman-en raute to Ber 1 iiavd's. home ill (\itmda. ~ ■ .— I 'The aiithiir’iies of Cincinnati have de--1 Cidcd tv liisoF'S the cli'.irge against Will ,c.. ■>,'il, of eoniplicit'y in the mut- ' dec of Miss i' -yri Bryan. ‘ •| ’Hie i i'et fii 'i lmi’l building in Sagimiwr- - 'Mivb., w.ts'iii 'troved l.w tire ypsterfiaj- , Q lt . [ av.i-s Iwiir in a e.o<i of .eiHinoo. Tim . building and contents, were insured for .......M (’’' ' ' ■ "'; _ "