Decatur Democrat, Volume 40, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1896 — Page 5

Kitten- .on <>f Civfi Service. Wahhino'.on, Nov. 4.—About 3,100 employe* lia e benn added to the claim! fled service by the iwuianco of an order by the presi ent directing that tiro rules ot the navy f 'cn:ir(iiieiit regulating employment 01 labor nt the uuvyyardn shtul not b changed without the approval of th r civil service comniisnion. The executive order also classified examiners in the depart incut of justice and exempted from examination' attorneys and a-sietim) attorneys now in the departments whose main duties are con nected with the inumigemeui of cusoo in court. ' This Women Won’t. Talk. Lawueni’!'. Kan., Nov. "4.—ln the Douglas county district court Judge Benson refused to release Maiy Stevens on a writ of habeas corpus. Mrs. Stevens refused to answer questions before a notary regarding the failure of her son, Harry .L. Stevens, and was put in ju.il by the notary. Application for a writ of habeas corpus was made, mid about two week ago this was tried. It was the decision in this case that was rendered by Judge Benson yesterday, and which will place Mrs. Stev-. ens in jail till she answer* the ques PUHLIC SALE. First annual public sale of Duroc Jersey swine, on Thursday, Nov.. 12, 1896. I will offer tor sale on my farm 4! m les s uth east of Decatur. Adams county, Indiana, 75 head of choice Duroc Jer-ey hogs and pigs. These pigs ate 'sired by five different boars, such noted ones as Waller Duke439l, Ben Hur 3607. Young Adler 5471. King Atwood 5473 A number of these boars have biei prize winners in the show’ ring. These pigs are all from recorded sires andldams, all eligible to record in the American Duroc Jersey record of Benton, Michigan. The dams of the pits have been selected from the leading herds of Indiana and Ohio, such as Lady Walter No 10542. Lady Nidlinger 11920. N'd'inger’s Choice 11916, Wonder 11, 12896, Laqy Simpson 12698, Donotha 11918. To those who are iu search of pood stock I invite you to my sale The stock offered will consist mostly of spring ami summer farrow. 4 yearling sows with nigs by their sides. 2 yearling boars, one extra good fifteeninonth old boar. Terms—Ah sums of $5 and over a credit of 12 months will he given, the purchaser giving bankable note. t . Sale to commence a 12 o’clock noon sharp. J. S. RAILING. J. M. Kain. Auctioneer.

The Clover ueaf. T„ St. L. & K C. R. R. In effect May 211*1895 EAST. Passenger 7:01 p. m Express » 5:.W a. Mail •' 12:15 p Local 2:10 p WEST. Passenger 4:32 a. tn Express 8:33 p. m Mail 11:48 Local 10:15 a tn E A. Whinkey. Agent. Erie bines. / □SBBjjgP'Ji SkSchedule in effect .lune X1 ft « » ■- / 14. 1896 - / Traink leave Decatur as follows: WEST. No. 5, vestibule limited, dally for l Chicag0?......... f 12:23 p. m No. 3, Pacific express, dally for ( Chicago f 1:48 a. m No. 1, express, daily except Sun- I day for Chicago ..f 11:06 a. m No. 31, local, daily except Sun-I day I 10:10a. m No 13. Wells Fargo Limited Ex- I press, daily except Monday - 6:43 and day after legal holiday I EAST No. 8, vestibule limited, daily for I New York and Boston j 7:57 No, 2, express, daily except Sun-4, day for New York j 2:00p. m. No. 12. express, dally for New I York v f 1:31 a. tn No. 30, local, daily except Sun- 1 day f 10:10 a, tn Through coaches and sleeping cars to New York and Boston Trains 1 and 2stop at all stations on tlie C. k Di vision. Train No. 12 carries through sleeping cars to Columbus, Circleville. Chillicothe. Waverly. Portsmouth, Ironton, and Kenova, via Columbus. Hocking Valley & Toledo, and Norfolk & Western lines .1. V . DbLoNg, Agent W. G. MacEdwakos. T. P.A.. Huntington The G. R. & I. (Effect Sept. 27,1886.) ' TRAINS NORTH. % *No. 3. +No. 5. *No. 1. Richmond 11:00 a m 11.45 p m 2:50 p m Parry 11:10 “ 2:55 “■ Chester 3:01 “ Fountain City. 11:25 ” 3:11 “ Johnson 11:35 “ 3:21 “ Lynn ..<11:40 " 3:26 “ Snow Hill 11:46 “ 3:32 •• Woods 11:49 “ 3:34 " Winchester.... 12:00 “ 12:30pm 3:44 Stone 12:10 pm, 3:55 “ Ridgeville 12:19 " 12:15am 4:05 “ Collet 12:32 “ - 4:18 “ Portland 12:42 V* 1:03 am 4:30 " Briant IS'fSfi " 4:46 “ Genova 1:07 “ 4:56 “ Ceylon ....j..., 4:58 “ Berne 1:18 “ 5:06 “ Monroe 1:32 *• 5:21 “ DECATUR 1:45 “ I:slam 5:35 “ Monmouth 1:53 " 5:41 “ Williams 2:01 ” 5:51 •• Hoagland 2:06 “ 5:56 “ Fdams 6:11 '• Fort. Wayne.... 2:35 “ am 6:25 *Dally, except Sunday. tDatly to Grand Rapids. TRAINS SOUTH •No. 2. rNo. 6 7No. 4. Fort Wayne.... 12:35 p m 12:45 ant 5:45am Adams . 5:58 Hoagland 1:00 “ 6:13 Williams 1:05 ~ 6:18 Monmouth 1:13 “ 6:24 " DECATUR. .. 1:19 “ 1:32 “ 6:30 “ Monroe 1:32 “ 6:44 “ Borne 1:44 “ 4 6:56 “ Ceylon 7:04 “ Geneva 1:53 " 7:06 “ Briant 2:00 “ Jay 7:21 “ Portland 2:14 “ 2:20 “ 7:30 “ Collett 2:23 •• ' 7:41 " Ridgeville... . 2:35 “ 2:42 “ 7;50 1 Stone 7:59 “ Winchester.,,. 2:50 “ 3:02 “ 8:09 “ Woods 8:22 “ Snow Hill 8:25 ‘ Lynn 3:05 “ 8:82 ‘ Johnson 3:11 “ 8:38' “ Fountain City. 3:20 " 8:49 “ Chester........ 9:01 ■■ Parry 9:08 “ Richmond...... 3:40 “ 4:00 0:15 “ +Da lly Grand Rapids. tDaily ex. Sunday. •T nvr Bryson, Agent C. L Lookwtood, Gen. Pas Agent.

OHITDAHIEM. ELIZABETH CHRISTEN. Elizabeth Christen, nee Suhaad, was boru in Switzerland, Europe, on the 17lli d .y of January, 1814. In the home q| her childhood she was surrounded by that, ii fluence which can only be f'tuiul in a uhristr.au home. She was b rn and reared and died in the reformed church. She loved her church ami would rejoice. when health and circumstances would permit her to attend divim services. We hope tb.it the christton influence which has gone out from her will beat iruit unio menu! life in those whom she !<>ved most and .could -all her own. Such a mother shall never be forgotten; with closed lips she speaketh in >rv emphatically and impressively than she rver had done in the eigniy-two years of her life. In the year 1835, and on the 17th day of July, she entered the holy .state of matrimony with John Christen. Seldom do we find that husband and wile, father and mother,children and parents can enjoy the exceptional blessing of being so long with each other on this side of the grave. For over sixty-one years were father and mother permitted to enjoy each other’s presence here on earth, and in the days that please us not, we find them bearing with each other and together their burdens, afflictions and tribulations of

their declining years, This union wos blest with thirteen children, of whom five have passe l the Jordan of death before their mother, and eight who still live to drop a tear of weeping love over the one who now 80 peacefully rests before u». Thir j ty-four grandchildren can now say I Grandmother is no more. But this loss ie felt and reaches a generation farther, as great-grandmotherCbrist-en cotild look down upon three generations. Indeed an exceptional blessing. In 1850, Father Christen with his family emigrated to America, and I immediately settled in this county. ' They therefore belong to the now so rapidly decreasing and small numberof Adams county’s pioneers, having lived in this county for for-, ty-six years. About two weeks ago Mother j Christen fell and injured herself. At first it was supposed lhe ii jury was transient, but with the days the evil grew worse, causing her ii - tense pain and bodily agony, yet ' with al) this she- with superhuman | i fforts endeavored to bear it patiently. Although the angel of; death manifested himself in such al painful way, she feared him not, for it was only the agonv of the body she suffered. Her soul had long found peace and comfort in Jesus. Disturb her not, but let her rest after nearly eighty-three years of this fleeting, uncertain and toilsome life.—Rest in Jesus. Funeral services were held at the home near Monmouth, conducted by Rev. Vifz of the reformed church, who was kindly assisted by-Rev.-E. T. Gregg of the M. E. church. The remains were laid to rest in Maple wood cemetery. Beautiful flowers decorated the casket, the grave was lined with batting, also decorated with garlands and evergreens. Six young men, grand sons of the departed acted as pall-bearers. NANCY DAVIS. Nancy Davis of Stedie, Indiana, was born Feb. 19, 1825, and died Oct. 29, 1896. She was married to William Davis Sept. 11, 1845., living happily together for fifty-one years. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and was greatly loved and respected by all who knew her. Her life as a Christian is an example worthy of imitation. She having united with the church when only ten years of age. and has ever since been a consistent member. She will be greatly' missed in the home and church circles. A husband, *hree sons and two daugh. ters are left to mourn their loss. additional locals. Lost—A pocket book belonging to Mrs. Jacob Borne, sen. It was lost or stolen in this city October 31. It contained SB.OI. Liberal reward will be paid for its recovery. Coffee & Baker are noted for their fine meals and lunch. ts Coffee & Baker keep the best crackers, XXXX. Don’t buy any .other. No matter how hard times are. Gus Rosenthal’s prices on boots and shoes meets them- 32tf For warm meal or lunch the Union Bakery is headquarters. Everything fresh and up to date. For comfort, wear, and style, try a pair of those $3.00 cordavan shoes. Sold by Gus Besenthal at $1.95. 32tf Wanted At once—An eight or ten horse power boiler and engine, portable. Call on or address Miller’s Steam Laundry, Decatur, Indiana.

GRAVEL ROADS. The Country nistrlcte Hegleter Thrmeelvee “Fernliist” them. In our desperation in trying to count sufficient electoral voles to elect Mr. Bryan to the presidency, we overlooked the vote t iken for gravel roads in Was dugton, Kirk land and Blue Creek townships. The propositions were upon two different roads I nown as the BluffInn and Decatur and J. W. Merryman gravel roads. The former tracts from the western Corpora ion line to rhe Wells county, line and the I nter confined itself withintlie confines of Blue Creek township. The following voth was recorded: BLUFFTON AND DI'CATCR ROAD. Yes No Kirkland 88 145 West Washington 41 14(1 East Washington 58 82 First Ward Decatur 198 66 Second Ward, precinct a. 160 52 Second Ward, precinct b. 87 38 Third Ward, precinct a 129 33 Third Ward precinct b . .135 57 Total .... 896 611 Majority yes, 285. J. W. MERRYMAN GRAVEL ROAD. Yes No South Blue Creek 27 78 North Blue Creek 53 86 Tolal .... 80 165 Majority no, 85. The Blue Creek township road was “kilt” dead as a mackerel, while the other one carried by a majority of 285, and it was votes from this city that carried it There is some question as to whether this township can vote a tax on Kirkj land towns Kip tax payers, but as the petition was a joint one, we guess it will hold good. This is a big snap for the farmers to have gravel roads, but they don’t seem to grab on to it very readily. The Lord knows we need better roads, but the prices of farm products ai the present time won’t hardly justify the farmers to indulge in the j expensive luxury. After McKinley re-enacts the necessary “confidence,” th n we can have gravel I roads or anything else we want. ■ JIETEOUS FItIDA'Y NIGHT. i _I 7 I ~~ — . It the astronomers are correct, in their calculations there will be a shower of stats on Friday evening ' of this week. Ou that night we may i expect to see the sky furrowed with 'numerous shooting stars, coming from space, and appearing to eman ate from the constellation! 1 Leo, not far from the star Zeta. The shower ' of stars will be repeated more ‘ abundantly next year, and even 1 more abundantly still in 1898, and will attain its maximum in 1899. Aere is the explanation of the phen- ' omena: A swarm of millions of meteoric corpuscles circulates around the sun along a very elongated orbit, which extends as far as Uranus, and taktg ’ about 33 years to travel. This im- • meuse celestial highway is strongly ' inclined upon the track which the earth follows in its yearly travel * around the sun, but cuts out of the ’ terrestrial orbit at the spot where our planet passes on November 14. We only expect to encounter this swarm every 33 years. But it is disseminated along its orbit over a vast extent of hundreds of millions of kilometers', so that the passage of these migratory birds of ttja heaveua I lasts many years, almost during the , same period, for every year more shooting stars are observed coining , from this point ot amanation than , from the other regions of space.

90c., $1.35, $1.50, pays for as goowd a pair of boy’s school shoes at Gus Rosenthal’s, as yon would buy elswherte for 33 per cent moffe. Give us a call. . 32tf “Wake up, Jacob, day is breaking!’’ so said DeWitt’s Little Early Risers to the man who had taken them to arouse his sluggish liver. W. H. Nachtrieb. Pass the good word along the line. Pilescan be quickly cured without an operation by simply applying DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. W. H. Nachtrieb. I have a full blooded Poland China hog for services at the Ellsworth farm 3 miles southeast of Decatur near Peer Seaser farm. Jacob R. Miller. I make every bill of goods you get from me a powerful argument for the continuation of your orders. The size of my business is evident how Ido it. J. T. W. Luckey.. If you want to trade for a farm, pr a farm fpr city property, if you want to buy a farm cheap on easy , terms, or want to buy or trade for city property you get a bargain of R. K. Erwin. National W. C. T. V. at St. Louis. The Clover Leaf route will issue excursion tickets November 12 and 13, at one fare for the round trip. Ample return limit. For further particulars see nearest agent or ad dress C. C. Jenkins, Gen’l Pass. Ag’t, Toledo, Ohip.

Tin: EIGHTH IHNTItICT. An Analysis of Hie Vole by Hie Hon. John 11. Brunt. Iri'haniipolls Sentinel. To the E liter—Sir: Trie democratic party met defeat not at the hands of the re.igblicati parry; its d epest wounds : an-m ti) (s t, l( -k, ule-ra it war stabbed' b- i lio.se v, ho have been led at its tabic! and lived on its bounty. I’ received . tie faithful and truesni>p>irt> of its all . II people’s party w’ho. in spite <d the j eff iHbot a lew traitors in,its ranks lie. red 99 p. r cent, of its vote lot e, tin re - cboM'-u, true and poue.it loader, , Win. J. Bryan. L< t the gid dem jcia.e ; a; : tte m'ddle-of-lhe road pop lusts w o made their lied wiih the enemies ; ot .he people lie in it and see that they stay where they beong. A i«w words relative to the vote <»f th ■<, 'he E:ght congressional cietriet, vv.il in'erchi, your readers in this district at least. In 1894 the vole in the I dhtrict was as follows: Republican 24,70 S I Democratic 1b,654 j People'-, party 2.S'.H | Prohibition.., 1.204 I Tota 1 vote A 47.451 : Total vote polled In 1896 59,169 Total vote polled in I'9T. 47,459 ; Gain in two years 11,710' T::e v iji for congress this year was; as follows: John R. Chas. L i Brunt, Henry. ! Eree S.lver. Rep. . Adams 3.212 1.7-11: Blackford 4,SOS 8,124 De aware 4.290 7,331 Jay 3.625 ,3,531 Ma lison 7,644 8:2761 Randolph 2.626 4.720 ! Wells 3.63 S . 8,399 37.418 30.025 Henry’s majority—2 612 Rcii.iblican vote I'9l 24,706 Democratic vote 1894 . 18,65 s Republican over democrat 6,048 Pei|)le’s parts vole 1894 2.591 Republican over both 3,157 Total vote polled Total vote for congress 57.438 Republican gain 5,319 Free silver vote 1896 $ 27,413 Democratic vote 1894 18,653 i'eople's party vote 1894 2.891-—21.549 l-’ree silver gain 5.864 Republican majority 1894..3,154 Republican majority 1896 2,612 Net republican loss 545 In Madison county, where both candpj dates for congress live, the vote was increased more than 3 090 votes, and ' while tins increase is largely in the Henry’s majority, of over ' eleven hundred in 1891 is-reduce Ito 592 this year. When it is remembered th it tfirs is the ’‘gas' belt district, - ’ that had not only the republican partv to contend with but also all tbe railroads ireTiidtng the Pennsylvania and Big. i Four; also th Standard oil company, with its vast inteiest in the uurtheru part and the American wire nail trust and ad other trusts, it will be seen that free silver won a great victory here. When the campaign opened our forces were a disorganized mass, threatened uy the ei.emy without aud by des seusiou aud traitors wiihiu. Out ot this we have bunt up a thorough organization, weeded out Hie untrue aud healed all differences. We now have an organization of tried men and true. Let us keep it up in every county, town ship and ward. Open the campaign now for 1898 and the victory will be ours, JOHN R. BRUNT. Anderson, Nov. 10 Jt ST A FEW NUISANCES. The book peddler. The cigarette smoker. The fellow who -‘knew- it all along ” The, keeping gs chickens, pigs aud dogs in town. Target guns of whatsoever kind in the hands of boys. Peddlers agents and all kinds of soliciting agents at private houses The man who walks around and howls about a terrible toothache and does not have the grinder extracted. The J’ellows who etamd on street corners or lounge on store boxes and pass remarks, complimentary or otherwise, about passing ladies The gentlemen who spit tobacco juice upon the sidewalks u,ntil they the walks —look even, more unsightly than the same men’s jaws do. The orators who can’t orate but who spring up during heated campaigns and make the lot of voters hear them miserable and nardito bear. NEW CASES. Jerry Roe vs Levi L. Clark, suit for damiges, demand J 275.00. E. Miller vs VVilliani W. Miller, petition to have mar-iage ami idled. Decatur Investment Co. vs Isaac ,VV. Zimmerman and George W. Zimmerman on note, demand $75.00. John M. Holloway vs John M. Holloway, administrator estate of Ella Collins, claim $40.00. German Building and Jaian Association vs William H. McConnehey, Margaret E. McConnehey et al, foreclosure of mortgage. Demand $l5O. Decatur Investment Co. vs John Kingjr., N. Blackburn on a note. I Demand $l5O.

Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report Rp>l ABSOWTEZ.V PURE

IXIOS TOWNSHfI’. _, | Thu fraudlt- t '’efiai ami f - ■! ■ ave is ■o w <)' hi d i/ know we -iv i, I with i O II tuna and t: b iodl* ' lion • the W"I'K . B ,1-,-jev iV»-.r zberc«r savs I i ■' ”r-an will be electf’il in 1900, tor then, be -a ill ■.-. have a vo'e | Esq. Knavrl is “’ill *hontin>' lur Adams, and its str aLbt demoer icv Mjuey Boodlers should now open up; tfiei.'banks of gold, and give gold ins ' p’enty ;■» promised. A kil l ’r.-is bleu born to Mr. i-’d Mrs. I l Julius Honk, and also a g'rl at the | 1 home of L *w Johnson Turkey, ducks and geese ace tremb- : i ling in their boots, for fear Hendricks, : is on theii trail Miss MollD Meriss is working at the ; home ot L“-v J >‘msnn ProsecutorSinith shou'd niwt'irn his ' attention to a few of the bc odlers. MT Freeh wonders why he wasn't jelec'ei comini sioner, but since we think about it, he is on the wiong si in of the fence 0 : When youjwant. a paper that is stricti !y democratic and all wool, subscribe for the Democrat. ♦ We will fight’Mr. Hanna in 1960 in a manner that won’t permit him to think of our being a corpse. MONROE. Miss Ivv Siracoke returned home last Mondav. from an extended visit with Geneva friends, S. S. Wagoner is in bad condition, phvaicially, and is unab'e to leave his room. Dr. O. L. Mav of Willshire, Ohio, is attending S. S. Wagoner in his sickness. Hurrah for Monroe township. She gave Bryan 335 majority. The democrats vote in the township was 485. Republicans with the conglomerated was

150 votes. How is that for b’igh William Sehug, trustee of Monme township, done everything in his oowijr 1 to make the vote in the township heavy. Farmers look out for the money loaners. and see that you do not sign notes made payable in gold. The engine in the Monroe hoop factory refused to work and kicked every thing to pieces Isst Saturday, costing the proprietor. C W. Hocker, near a : hundred dollars for repairs and every ' thing prosperous since the election. A locomotive on tbe G R. & I. broke down at Monroe and it'took lots of bard work to move it out. Died ip Monroe November 5. little Harvev Gross of Diptberia. aged five years and nine montbs He was rha oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross. Harvey wa* an exceptionally brignt boy, and those who were acquainted with him, will miss him The Monroe schools have closed on account of the dread diptberia. and will remain closed until further orders from the board of health. The election went off quetly-at Mon*, roe, except the rooster kicked and rubbed his feathers terribly, and still crows for Kentucky. The report is that the engine in J. W. Hendrick's mill busted up and it refuses to do its work, so this makes the third engine in Monroe that has lost all confidence in something the past few days

Several diVh-? have occurred near i Monroe this w<-?K. The maj nity are (( i children. J Mrs M V. B. S’mboke is comined to I ' I her bed with rheumatism. I; ;• T | I I , GUMIKAL GOHDON. i In connection with the joint teacher’s ■ institute, General John B. Gordon, of . ' Atlanta, one of the United States Sena- i 1 tors of Georgia, is billed to deliver his i . historical lecture, “The Last Days of the Confederacy,” in the opera house ] i at Portland. Indiana, in the eveningof 1 • i Nov , 27, 1896. General Gordon is con; ’ i ceded to be one of the ablest orators on i the American continent today The student of history, pupil, patron or teacher, as well as the scholar, soldier or statesman, is fired bv his eloquence, and taught much unwritten history by , , j his matchless oratory. You cannot as- > ford to miss this opportunity of a life- , time. • I Excursion rates will be given on the i morning and afternoon trains south, •! tickets good to return on the day fol' lowing. f Come and bring your friends with you, attend the institute and hear the • lecture by General Gordon. Very truly yours, t J. F. Snow. Wanted—Wood choppers to cut i 300 cords of 4 foot wood. Enquire . at Ellsworth, Myers & Co. Jaoob R. Millbr.’ ' -. » »' . - v ; .. - . '■ ' '

CAL t A <i Y — e There w, i b- .r. .Suiina.v school Si;ndily. •I. s ph Daily va«i in oqr burg Saturday . Mis IL M I) tn>ef« spi-:>t Wednesday wi ti Mrs. Pierce H :> .rd, There will be qiriTeHv meeting at Salem Ntmd.iy. commencmi' on Friday evening previous James .Wordt’ii has lei ; one burg and moved to Deca 11: 1 . 11. M Daniels is pwriting the new barn the Koos faim south west of Bobb. Jesse Steele, wife and mother of Pleasant Mills, spent last Wednesday with Ezra Ctiwan and family. X)ur school which closed fora few (Dyson account, ot diphtheria will reopen Monday. < lIAPPEI.. I Now that ibe election is over and we are dr seated at. almost every turn. T'.ecup is bitter but we Can take it. But what grind's sis Ts' to think that Mark Hanna will domineer over us for four years, then we will everlastingly saDvate him and his party. Amen. Rev. Sfiroedepcf Decatur has moved into the property belonging to Mrs. John Halt. Mrs. E. Hart and Mrs. C. A. Friend were the guests of Mrs. E. Miller Monday; A number of friends of Alla Clem called on her Sunday. Miss Sada Miller of Van Wert. Ohio, is the |best of Mrs. E. Hart Qrahd-inother Hart is very poorly at this' waiting. We are informed that Joe Wheerev goes to Decatur every Saturday and reinri s Monday. There must be an attraction at that place tor Joe. PLEASANT MILLS:

Hurt’ab for mid Adams, the banner democratic county. Everything is quietand serene,- with a little addi’ional gossip now and then. A series of mee'.irgs are in progress at the.,M. E, church, conducted by Rev,.. George Cockin? Our schools are closed on account of diptheria. Several cases of sorft throat are reported, but are not thought to be dangerous The carpenters are at work on A. N. Acker’s house. - Charles Harris moved io Winchester, last week, where be expects to make his future home. Rev. D. B. Reckard has settled down in a home of his own, and thinks Pleasant Mills is good enough for him. Mrs. Elizabeth Miller spent Sunday here, the guest of friends. a Dr. J. W. Vizard is in Arkansas on. a bunting expedition. He will be absent several weeksOur grocerymen and restaurants are doing a flourishing business. Wond chopping and corn husking is in special order now. The saw mill is running at full blast since the election of McKinley. ■»,. Davton Schrank is in very feeble health, and ’’s confined to the house most of the time. . . LINN PROVE.

John C. Andersen movedTto Bluffton on' Mor da v. Noah .French lef- las’- week forSante Anna. California, for the benefit of his health. • David and E’mer Runyon, Abram Moser. August Sehanff’er. and George Nichols left here Monday for 'Vest Virginia as sportsmen for the ’trge game that runimates in the forests of that climb. Our democrats were all somewhat prostrated with an epidemic known as the Mark Hanna McKinley contagion, but have got temporary relief by taking the gold cure The disease wlli not be prevalent four vears hence. A western man thirty some years ago liberated an enslaved people, and it will require a western man to cut the shacklesofa financial bondage which will liberate our people regardless of color or previous servitude and William j. Bryan is he. The Meschberger Bros, have dissolved in the stone qusrry business, David being the sale owner of the quarry on the north side of the bridge. Both quarries are running in full blast in the face of the frosty weather. '' J - ’ GOOD. That is the wofd used by every one who uses Zellers Cream Butter Crackers. They are tine. Try them. Sold by all grocers. Made in Richmond, Indiana. 412wd4tw