Decatur Democrat, Volume 40, Number 44, Decatur, Adams County, 14 January 1897 — Page 5

ro THE PEOPLE OF ADAMS COUNTY! GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE I EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD I ■ - - r ou will not object to making 75c do the work of |i. You can do it. The stock of goods known as the JESSE NIBLICK & SON must be disposed o after a most honorable career of many years standing. This is made necessary by the settlement of the business by FEBRUARY 20. 1897. By that time we propose to convert into money our entire stock of Dry Goods. Notions, Carpets, Cloaks, tjoeensware, Glassware ami Groceries. ake advantage of the low prices during Our Big Sale. We have no old stock to dispose of. Our entire stock smacks of that newness in 1896 goods. Determined to close the entire stock we have put prices on them that will make them go. These are a few of the many bargains offered:

A choice lot of Fine Dress Goods that rere 50, 60 and 75 cents per yarcT, t 35c per yard during closing sale. A Fine assortment of Dress Flannels nd Covert Cloths that were $1 per | ard. 50 inch width, at 73c per yard i uring closing sale. j Hack, White and Pink FASCINATORS- — | Your choice at 21c each, worth 40c. Clearance sale of Carpets —Best all Vool Carpets that were 60c and6sc per ard, best makes, strictly all wool, at 7ic per yard. A fine all wool Ingrain Carpet at 42R per yard during closing de.

„ — • j < I Everything must be sold, so do not let this grand opportunity —J r< pass by to securea great bargain. You cannot afford to miss OSI Ll Y/1 Id 1 l the BIG CLOSING OUT SALE. JOHN & W. H. NIBLICK, Executors.

LDDITIONrtL LOCALS. Fisher & Frysinger shipped a r load oi fine horses to the Geran markets last Sunday. S. W. sterson accompanied them across e pond. Miss Mena Meyers, daughter of r. and Mrs. W. J. Meyers, and teacher in the city schools, is lite sick at the home of her sister, rs. Robert Harding, in Fort r ayne. In our commissioner’s allow,ces two weeks ago, the Court feet improvement should have ad $1,130.80 instead of $4,130.- ; and M. L. Smith of north St. ary’s should have been north abash. Five hundred voters out of eight ndred in the city of Bluffton ve signed th<d petition being cirlated by the W. C. T. U. in ich they ask the state legisla*e to pass a law prohibiting the mnfacture and use of cigarettes this state. I?he superintendent of public junction has completed his semiaual apportionment of school r enue. It is the January distrition and shows a distribution of 15,863 35. The per capita is 25. Adams county’s share ounts to $9,388.75. The times are going to be hard •oughout the year unless everyly stops croaking and goes to rk. This would seem hard to a n out of a job but if he will sit vn and think of it, he may diser some way to make a living odd jobs. The worst croakers, rever, are the men who have uey and are able to puaWhings . ng”if they would only think so ; Igo at it. Let us have a revival lusiness in 1897, for we have the 1 king of it in our own hands. ’he business men of Logansport Lfhe codhcil of that city will ask i legislature to pass a bill puty the municipal electric light nts of various cities in the hands tustees, just as municipal water - fks plants and gas plants are ducted. There are fourteen or sen cities in the State owning Ir own electric light plants, and ile they remain under the conof the councils they are made foot ball of politics. The desire She Loginsport people is that i y should be placed in the hands i , non-political board and man- I d as business concerns. I

Three mommouth circuses wPI travel through this immediate territory this summer. Sells, Barnum and Ringlings are already making dates-akmg the Clover Leaf. It is very likely that one of these shows will strike us, for Decatur is a show town not to be sneezed at. Our neighboring city of Bluffton is infested with sneak thieves and now the city council is talking of appointing a detective to break up the gang. It might be a good plan for Deeatur to follow suit and stop the petty thievery that has been going on for some time. Ex-Recorder William Baughman has been appointed agent for W. J. Bryan’s book, “The First Battle,” for the north half of the county. He will be pleased to receive orders from persons in his territory, and other agents are warned not to intrude upon the territory alloted to him. ts A case entitled Daniel Straub vs. Daniel Haley wherein the plaintiff seeks to recover possession of a watch given to a daughter of the defendant, is occupying the time of Justice James R. Smith’s court. A large number of witnesses are being examined, and the attorneys. C. M. France and Judge Bobo, are making a hard fight for their rerespective clients. An interview in an Indianapolis paper says: Senator LaFollette of Jay county is one of the guests at the Denison. He will introduce a bill to separate the judicial district composed of Adatns and Jay counties. “Our docket is crowded with cases,” said the Senator, “and litigants are suffering. The presiding judge works very hard and does all that is possible, but the circuit is too large and should be made smaller- The members of the bar in both counties want this done.” In accordance with their annual custom, the members of the Rice family celebrated the 77th birthday of W. P. Rice at his residence Jan. 1, 1897. On account of the inclement weather, all members of the family could not attend, yetenongh were present to insure a decidedly interesting time. Forty-seven of the relatives were present and fortytwo could not be in attendance, but it can be plainly seen from the number bo h present and absent that the Rice family ,is quite an item on this mundane sphere. May they assemble many more years is the wish of the Democrat.

I CAPES AND JACKETS I For less than manufacturerd cost, all of 1896-7 models. Jackets that | were $12.50, $13.50 and sls all go for $7 50. Jackets at $2.75 and | $3.50. Capes at $1.50 and $1.75. ■ A Lace Curtain Bargains. Fine Lace Curtains worth $4.50 per pair for $2,75 per pair, I Fine White Nottingham Curtains, cheap at $4.00 per pair, for $2.50. Many other bargains too numerous to mention. | ; . .• I us 1 " ■ . , % 1~, Groceries at Rock-Bottom Prices... |

Postmaster Welfley reports the following unclaimed letters: Chas. Harding, Ed Hardebeck, Jr, Joseph Grass, Wm. Overlay, Roy Malford, Mary E. Clark, Nettie M. Tobey, (2,) John N. Barnett, Albert Strahl. An inventive genius has invented rubber poker chips, and now the click of the celluloid chips is no longer heard and everything is on the q. t. The new chips are made in regulation colors. From reports this new invention would be a handy thing in Decatur. G. H. Martz, president of the Adams county farmers’ institute, is on the program at Portland Saturday, where he will distinguish himself upon the subject, “The benefit of institutes to farmers.” George is an enthusiastic worker in institute work and a firm believer that they are beneficial. The dancing club met Monday evening in the Armory. Miss Sue Thompson, of Fort Wayne, has been engaged as teacher. Thirtyeight persons were present and took the first lesson in the art of dancing. From all reports Miss Thompson is an up to date teacher, and her pupils will no doubt speedily acquire the art of “tripping the light fantistic.” The reception tendered by the Ladies’ Mite Society at the beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schafer Tuesday evening, was quite a fashionable affair. Among the ladies who received the guests at the door were Mesdames Schafer, Heller, Merryman and others. Amusements, refreshments and a very social good time was the universally expressed opinion. The silver offering amounted to a real snug sum, which will increase the cash on hand by this well know organization. r> There will be two partial eclipses of the sun this year. The first appears Feb. 1, and will be visible in this part of the United States about sunset. The second one is due the 29th of July at about 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon. It will also be visible in this part of the country. The Lenton season begins with Ash Wednesday, March 3, And ends with Easter Sunday, April 18. Ascension day will be May 27. Inauguration day, March 4, arrives on Thursday; Independence day, July 4, on Sunday; Labor day, Monday,Sept. 6; Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 25; Christmas Saturday, Dec. 25. ‘ »

M. E. church services at the court house next Sunday. S. S. at 9:15 a. m. Preaching at 10:30 a. m., subject, “A Stranger.” Junior League at 3p. m. Senior League at 6 p. m., Preaching at 7 p. m. The regular pastoral al talk will be given in the morning. Services of special interest in the evening. All are cordially invited. Five or six young men were arrested and brought before Justice James H. Smith for disturbing services at the U. B. church. This is decidedly bad business for young men to be in, and parents should see that their boys do not attend these meetings, unless they have pure motives, and do not go merely to enjoy themselves at the expense of others. The following out of town peo pie were in the city Tuesday attending the double silver wedding: John McMullen and wife, Frank Meßennett and wife and Miss Mamie Meßennett of Fort Wayne, M. F. McLean, wife and daughter of Chicago, James Dailey and wife of Bluffton, J. C. McLean of Circleville, Ohio, Rev., Father Baker of Alexandria, Ind., and Rev. Father Dimmick of Avilla, Ind. Henry and Chris Meyers under the firm name of J. H. Meyers & Bro., have purchased the merchant tailoring department of Kern, Brittson & Beeler, and will be pleased to see all their friends at their rooms above Kern, Brittson & Beeler’s clothing store. The piece goods have been reserved by the clothing firm and will be disposed of at cost. Meyers & Bro. will do their work which in itself guarantees that the work will be satisfactory. 112dtf43wtf

“Compliments es Mr. and Mrs. George Wemhoff, Mr. and Mrs. B* Wemhoff and Mr. and Mrs. F. Meßennett.” These are the words that peeped from beneath a well filled basket and stared the hungry editor in the face as he sat in his sanctum Tuesday afternoon thinking of things that were good to eat. As he slowly rolled away the cover that kept the contents hidden from view, he discovered that the par ties mentioned above had not forgotten him on this the happiest of happy days. May they live,to celebrate their silver, golden and diamond weddings is the earnest wish of the Democrat and may we be near or t hereabouts to assist in the celebration. Thank you, come again.

A fine assortment of Flannelette Gowns that were worth 98c for 73c, Another choice lot at 50c. These are bargains well worth buying. 10-4 all wool BLANKETS, nice soft wool, Red, White and Grey for $2 10 per pair. A great bargain. S BLACK, SATIN, DUCHESS S 28 inch width, worth $1.50 per yard at 95c per yard during closing sale. All wool Serges, all colors at 23c per yard. Novelty Dress Goods worth 85c per yard for 59c per yard. Novelty Dress Gdods worth 50c per yard for 39c per yard. Black Mohair worth 40c per H yard for 30c per yard.

The Mystic Shrine Masons of Indianapolis deserve to be highly commended for their acts of charity. On New Year’s day they freely distributed gifts to the poor, and on last Saturday 150 pairs of shoes were distributed to the needy school children of Indianapolis. The Shriners will receive their reward in heaven for their acts of kindness* A few evenings ago, what was called a “silk” train passed through this city on the C. AE. The train consisted of nine box cars, and was billed to contain silk when in reality it contained that which was the bone of contention during the last election. Six of the cars contained silver bullion and three contained gold bullion, enough probably to enrich every inhabitant of the city of Decatur. A company of United States soldiers were on the train guarding the treasure. The bullion was bound for the mint at Philadelphia. The many friends of Mrs. Geo. Winters laid plans to surprise that estimable lady, and the plans were carried into execution Saturday evening. Those who were present and partook of the good things prepared for the occasion were, Mesdames R. B. Allison, T. T. Dorwin, Rev. Horton, John Steele, Nettie Schrock, C. J. Lutz, F. M. Schirmeyer} Chas. ‘Helm, Jessie Townsend, Chas. True, G. W. Woodward, Jas. Bain, M. Burns, Eva Roberts, Dr. Coverdale, and the Misses Martha and Elizabeth Winters. A short time ago the barbers of this city organized a Protective Association and among many things they did was to adopt a scale of prices, wnich were posted in all the shops in the city. The first item on the card reads like this, “Hair Cutting [including Children) 25c. Monday morning a patron of a certain shop in this city dropped in at the usual place to have his hair cut, bringing with him five of his children. Each one had his hair cut in turn, and when the barber had finished his task and was congratulating himself on the rush of business, his customer handed him 25 cents and started for the door with his well shaved family. The barber stopped him and told him he had made a mistake, that his bill was $1.50. The patron pointed to his price list and politely walked out, and now the { barber thinks that protection does not protect.

f Clerk Lenhart issued two mar- ■ riage licenses the past week: George . E. Wemhoff and Rosa M. France, John Keller and Nannie Franks. 1 The Jury Commissioners have J drawn the following persons to serve on the petit jury at the next term of court, beginning next Mon- , day: David Steele, Kirkland township; Galliger Mallonee, Conrad Gillig, Henry Kohn, Geo. Brown, i Washington; James E. Louden, Monroe; Henry Miller, Jacob Abnet, Wabash; C. E. Stuckey, French; James M. Archbold, J. W Brodbeck and E.H. Cowan, St. Marys. C. E. Everett, the Fort Wayne capitalist, who has been speculating in Brewn county lands for the purpose of inducing the Amish to move to that county and make it their permanent home, has been in the city and county within the last few days for the purpose ’tis said, of organizing in Adams county an Amish colony and - induce them to take up their abode on the lately purchased lands. It has not been learned whether or not he met with success. The Cooking Club composed of the Misses Fanny DeVilbiss, Bessie Schrock, Mary Meyers, Mina Case, Kathereen Miesse and Marv B. Lincoln met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. DeVilbiss Monday evening and enjoyed a feast pre - pared by- themselves. Six courses were served and up to this time none of the members are reported sick. As a safe guard for themselves the club has passed by-laws forbidding persons, not members of the club, from partaking of their savory dishes until they have been tested by the club members. Are you ohe of the number that was wronged? If you are, why do you continue it? J. Thos. W. Luckey helped up hundreds, why not you? He sells goods at no higher prices and many times at much lower prices than any other firstclass store, and if you deliver your own purchases he gives you 5 per cent discount, (i e) buy 20 cents worth, pay him 19 cents and deliver the parcel yourself. Here is a chance for the farmers, who are forced to help keep up the enormous expense of tree delivery, but share none of the benefits. And the city school . boy can make many a dime tbo by going to Luckey’s when you are sent down town for goods. Remember [the place and also that regular prices ! will be charged when goods are j wanted delivered. 42tf