Decatur Democrat, Volume 40, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 11 March 1897 — Page 5

aDDiTiONAL locals. Treasurer Bolds w/ at Geneva Monday. / / W. J MyersAav a Geneva vis itor yesterda/ Dr. 0. y Ckrk was at Fort MA<WRemc/" 01 ’ tte E. Mite tomorriy evenijg. C-jKers—any kind and all you wa /at the Union Bakery. yttrs. Jennie Blocher of Ceylon, bis in the city yesterday. I John B. Weber was at Fort yayne Tuesday on business. ■ Oysters in any quantities at Cof|e & Baker’s Union Bakery. IJ. W. Place was looking after msiness at Geneva yesterday* [There will be three days racing | Steele’s Park on July 1, 2 and 3. |Chas. Geinier transacted busi |ss at Monroe and Berne las'. Mou ML IP. Holthouse & Co., the clothIs, have a new advertisement ns week. ■Take your booots and shoes to I Nix, north Second street, for ■t-class repairs. 51-4 tor Sale—The Park Hotel proBty. Cal) on or address, Dan ■ger, Decatur, Ind. 50.3 t BVm. Mersman transacted busi Is with the Berghoft’s at Fort Byne last Tuesday. B?he leading merchant tailors, J. BMeyer & Bro. All work guarBeed. Decatur, Ind. B. H. Meyer & Bro. high grade ■•chant tailoring. All work ■ranteed. Decatur, Ind. Biblick & Company’s store room B been remodeled with a new Ir, all of which looks quite well.. ■ror high grade merchant tailor- ■ call on J. H. Meyer & Bro. All Ik guaranteed. Decatur, Ind. Bphn Schurger now navigates by I use of a cane, having discarded I crutches, which he wore for so ■ \ I Japanese theatrical troupe I e in on the Clover Leaf yesterB going north to points in ■faigan. ■jflee & Baker ard still headHrters for for meals and lunch at ■ours. You wili find them at ■Union Bakery. ■W. Smith went up to Fort H r ne yesterday after a day in Hing after his banking and mill ■interests here. ■H. Meyer & Bio. for fine work ■low prices. Are the leading Hffiant tailors in Decatur, Ind. Hwork guaranteed.. ■hn A. Sutton has purchased ■"rader’s Journal at HnntingMind is now installed as it’s Br and publisher. Mdge Studabaker is recovering ■ I a severe case of lagrippe, Mh has been confining to his for several weeks. Buhler went down to Indi Hfclis Monday after Maggie who has been at the hosthere for some time. ■s. Winifred Hunt returned ■ t < Winchester yesterday, week’s pleasant visit with A. I). Moffett. |H M. Miller, ex-auditor of county, and Trustee Reed |Hhere Monday buying a job lot

a of Krick, Myers Ifc Co. s W. R. C. will gife a noodle ir in the G. A. R. Sail, March Proceeds to help tie needy of ty. Admission 20*cents. ator Gilbert, of th| late GenAssembly, representing Deand Steuben count es, was a of A. D. Locke yes erday. ) funeral of the infait child of Fred Spuller took ilace last y from the E’.angelical h. Interment at Maoiewood, fee & Baker still lead in fine . The same old price—two s for five cents, and the 3 are larger than any five oaf sold in town. nk Gast was handing out h>s ent brands of cigars yesterday ebrate the arrival of a bran toy at his home. Mother and are doing nicely. rriage license have been is;he past week to James Reyand Huldah A. Rinehart, Bailey and Mamie M.Uhrick, d Kohler and Mary Moser. i Clover Leaf Route offers d low rates and other induce - i to those who desire to wit he contest at Carson City, March 17. Call on nearest ou want to trade for a farm, arm for city property, if you to buy a farm cheap on easy , or want to buy or trade for )roperty you get a bargain of R. K. Erwin.

Quick service to Indianapolis via Clover Leaf route: Leave Decatur, 4:32 a. m.; arrive at Indianapolis, 10:20 a. m. Leave Decatur 12:05; p. in.; arrive Indianapolis, 6:20 p. m. Via Kokomo and L. E& W. R. R. For further particulars call on E. A. Whinery, Agent* On the morning ot Feb. 20, 1805, I was sick with rheumatism and lay m bed until May 21st, when I got a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The first application ot it relieved me almost entirely from the pain and the second afforded complete relief. In a short time I was able <o be up and about again.—A. T. Moreaux, Luverne, Minn. Sold by Smith & Callow. m I. J. Miessoof this city, will have for sale and delivery from April 15th to May 15th a full line of fruit trees and vines, house plants, cut roses, carnations, all kinds of roses and Howers Designs or sprays for funerals a specialty. Sale yards are located on Court street opposite the court house. Patties desiring anything in this line, please leave orders at the New York Millinery Store and they will receive prompt attention. 52-4 On March 16, April 6 and 20, 1897, the North Western Line (Chicago & Northwestern R’y) will sell Home Seeker’s excursion tick ets at exceptionally low rates to a large number of points in Northern Wisconsin, Michigan, Northwestern lowa, Western Minnesota, Nebraska. North Dakota, South Dakota, including the famous Black Hills district. For full information apply to ticket agents of con necting lines. The W. C. T. U. at their last meeting resolved to return a vote of thanks to the ministers of the city and ad others who in any way assisted, and especially do we thank and shall always hold in grateful remembrance the Revs. Horton and Wendell and Attorney Reed, for their earnest and determined battle for the home against the saloon. We also sincerely thank the auditor and officers of the court for the kind and gentlemanly treatment shown the ladies while attending commissioners court in the interest of the home. President and Secretary.

The Boston Store has made arrangements to give a grand skirt and suit opening, beginning Thursday, March 25, and continuing three days. This event was advertised some time ago, but sick ness caused it to be postponed until the above mentioned date They will display a complete line of ready made Blazer, Eton and Reef er suits, also separate skirts and shirt waists. The management have spared no expense to make this opening a brilliant success, and as large and fine assortment of styles and prices will be displayed as are usually found in large cities. Measures will be taken and fit guaranteed. No lady cau afford to miss this sale, and victors are assured of the same courteous treatment that has made the Boston so popular among buyers. Notice to Stockholders*. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cincinnati, Richmond & Fo.t Wayne Railroad Co , for the election of eleven directors to serve for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting, will be held in the office of Mr. C. C. Binkley, in the city of Richmond, Indiana, on Thursday, April 1, 1897, at 9:30 o’clock a. m. The books for the transfer of stock will be closed from March 21st,until after the election. R. R. Metheany, Sec’y. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. Notice is hereby given that the taxes levied for the state, county, school and other purposes in Adams county, Indiana, are due and payable at the treasurer’s office of sajd county in the city of Decatur, on or before the third Monday in April. The same being the 19th day of April, 1897. Dan P. Bolds, Treasurer. “WHAT IS IT?” The State Life Insurance Co., of Indianapolis, seems to be held as a glaring example of “what is it ” A petition has been pending asking for a legal construction of its statutory lineage. The auditor submitted the petition the attorney-gener-al, and he in turn passed it down to his deputy. The president retorts in cheap sentimentality, but admits that the policies issued by his company are a technical violation of the law under which it was organized. The special legislation asked for by the State Life has not met with favor, and it is evident there .will have to be an adjustment of the company’s rights, as they neither conform to the present or prospective laws. Indicator.

CATHAKINB E. RHIREY. Catharine Eliza Quinn was born in Dayton, Ohio, December 4, 1821, and died at Decatur, Ind., March 3, 1897, aged 75 years, 2 months and 27 days. She was the youngest of a family of fourteen children, the father and mother of which came to America from Ireland when they were children. Upon the 18th day of October, 1841, she was married in Harrison countv, Ohio, to John Shirey, who still survives. Ten children blessed this union, three ot whom preceded her to the spirit world. Four sons and three daughters mingle their tears with the lather about the grave of the beloved wife and mother. In 1875, the family moved to Adams county, Ir'dian i,« where ' hey have since rt--8 ded. Mis. Shirey early became a Christian and unit'd with the M. E. churen. Life is the great revealer. GatheieT to pay the last tribute of respect io the departed one, we find i pillow for our pam, a surdease for our sorrow, a soothing for our sighs, Inundation for our faith in what her lite reveals. She was a faithful, loving, helpful wife, a true companion in the way. For fiLy-five years she has been the staff upon which the silvery head bowed in sorrow today has leaned. In the march of life they have kept step together. Through two cruel wars in our nation’s life have they ‘'ome. By three biers to which most precious clay to them was laid, have they stood hand iu hand. Now one is taken and the other left. May that faith, which was triumphant in the one departed, be caught, and held and glorified in the one who remains. She was a loving, tender, thoughtful, prayerful mother—the reserve force of the home. Others might be away from the home, but she was ever there, with her wisdom, adyice, sympathy. She was gentle, kind, unselfih. Her children believed ih her. She has fought a good fight. She has kept the faith, she has finished the course. May those upon whom she has bestowed such rich affection be filled with the same faith. In this deep bereavement may the voice of the Infinite speak through the love of the mother—“As one whom the mother comforteth so will I comfort you.” The funeral was held at tie home Friday afternoon, March 5, at 2 o’clock. The interment was at Maplewood. WE NEEDED FRIENDS. Hon. John T. Kelley, House Representatives. My Dear Kelley: lam in receipt of copy resolutions passed by vour bar, regarding “court matters” in your county. I am well pleased if my humble support meets with the approval of your people. They needed a few friends and I am glad their wants were fully SUPPLIED. I am sir very respectfully, Geo. A. H. Shirey. Addressed to farmers of Adams County, Indiana: Being many false reports published regarding our treatment of the patrons of ours in this vicinity, we wish through this paper to say to owners or buyers of Buckeye Mowers and Binders, that B. J. Terveer of Decatur, is our regular agent for 1897, as before, where you will find a full line of Buckeye Machines and Rerairs. We also carry a large stock in Fort Wayne where any repairs for Buckeye Mowers and Binders can be obtained. We shall be pleased to have our farmer friends call on B. J. Terveer and see our Mowers and Binders. Au LT M AN, Ml LLER & Co., 52-4 Manufacturers.

TO THE PUBLIC. After more than thirty years existence the general store aud business owned by Jesse Niblick, has been disposed of by his executors to a new firm, Niblick & Company, composed of John Niblick, W. HNiblick, .Dan M. Niblick and Charles P. Ehinger, who havapurchased the entire stock of said estate and will continue the business, so honorably conducted in the past, at the old’ stand. We take this means of returning our sincere thanks to all our old custom and patrons, beieiving we can recommend the new firm to you for such fair dealing aud treatment as you have been receiving in the past. Thanking you for past favors, we remain, John & W. H. Niblick, Executors*. A weed in the garden can be easily destroyed when it first starts. Consumption can be nippedin the bud by One Minute Cough Cure. W.” H Nachtrieb. Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands an lips. Healing fpr cuts and sores. Instant relief for piles, stops pain at once. These are the Virtues of DeWitt’s Hazel Salve. W. H. Nachtrieb.

5)7 We have bought the entire stock of goods belonging to M B. Jesse Niblick, deceased, w®will ©2 ST . . ©i® r OFFER GREAT BARGAINS. | TO ' . . . Everything must be f Closed Out by March 10. I I , | j TO MAKE ROOM 1 f FOR A COMPLETE NEW STOCK g ( IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. \ H "——■ n Our buyers are now in the New York markets makirg J! selections, and buying direct from the manufacture and for CASH, which will explain why we will be able to sell you at gj ft | PRICES LOWER THAH THE LOWEST. I |p We will have 50 Rolls Carpet || Dress Goods, &c. Best makes direct from the We will have the most complete g manufacturers. Ip line of Dress Goods, Q You will be well paid to WAIT gg Silks, New Wash Fabrics, p and see our line before and all classes of || buying. Dress Trimmings, Laces and hTj New line Laee Curtains, jgp Embroideries, g® Draperies, and that was ever brought jjnfl Window Shades. to this city. ■ s ■ ®_ | MEMBER, Every DEPARTMENT will lie REPLACED | || With new goods, and at prices lower than J M Ever in the history of trade. f NIBLICK & CO. t

GENERAL STATE NEWS. Famous Plaoo of Amusement Totally Destroyed by Fire. Indianapolis, Maron B.—The Park theater, formerly the Metropolitan, the oldest jKgater in polis, was completely last night. The jt heater was a landmark and in former years the most famous players ontljA American stage, including Edwin BOoth, John McCullough and Edwin Forest, appeared there. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is thought to have been c msed by an electric light wire, as it appeared first in the boxoffice. It spread rapidly and inside of an hour the historic old place was in ruins. BORST AND SAWVEL Two More of DeKalb County’s Boodlers Go to the Penitentiary. Auburn, Ind., March 9. —In the criminal court here yesterday, Frank A. Boorst. auditor, and Ruebeu Sawveil, ex-county treasurer, entered pleas of guilty to grand larceny, embezzlement and forgery aud were sentenced to five years each in the penitentiary aud disfranchised for five years. Frank Dill, entered a plea of not guilty and will stand trial. It is said that Dill has asserted if he goes to. prison at least 15 others will follow. Two Children. Killed. Terre Haute, Ind., March B.—Four children and a woman living west of this city walked on the big trestle just out of Jown yesterday to look at the water caused by the recent rains. The Knickerbocker on the Big Four dashed around the curve and knocked two of flie children into the water, killing them instantly. The woman saved the other child~en. Their names were Ellen and Robert Parker, aged 15 aud 12, respectively. Trains Restored. Columbus, Ind., March 9.—Yesterday the Pennsylvania company restored the trains betweep here and Indianapolis. abandoned because of the washouts. but the trains between here and Louisville are still annulled. Damage to public property is great. Died While at Work. Brazil, Ind., March 9.—J. Lutz, an old man, was found dead in his tailor shop here. Evidently he had worked late the night before as he was sitting cross legged on the table with an unfinished vest on his lap. Mrs. A. A. Turner Dead. Valentine, Ind., March <9.— Mrs- A. A. Turner, wife of the M. E. pastor here, died very suddenly in a fit of vomiting. She was well known in the North Indiana conference. On Trial For Their Lives. Greencastle, Ind., March* 9.—The trial of Charles Gray and William Gaynor were placed ou trial here yesterday for the murder of Druggist Counts at Reel sville last Deqgmber., Eighteen Quart fifohses Have Closed. Anderson, Ind., March 9.—Eighteen quart houses have closed here last night for good. It is the result of the antiquart i shoplaw.

FIREWORKS IN PROFUSION. City Beautifully Illuminated With All Manner of Lights. ’ Washington, March 5. — Yesterday was a day of national acclaim—a nonpartisan demonstration of vast proportions, by -which the American people without regard to section or political alliance hailed a new president, and watched the launching of his administration upon unknown seas. It has always been the only day in any president’s career when, from sunrise to the putting out <f lights in the inaugural ballroom, there is unbroken and enthusiastic celebration by citizens of every section and every shade of political belief. The lines of opposition are now forming for assault on the new administration. But. for one day. rhe people of all ranks and classes and politics, a*if uttering a nation's thundering vi ice, welcomed and aided to install then president, not as the executive of any party, but as the head of the national government. The many glories of the day were eclipsed by the brilliancy of the various night displays. The decorations of the bailroom have not been equalled before It is certain that they have not been approached in this country Those who have attended Holed fetes abroad insist that they have not been anywhere excelled. The city was ablaze with light. All the parks and public grounds were illuminated. The whole line of match of the day. with its countless flag-effects and beautiful intertwinings aud drapery of the national colors, shone clear, as if some prophet had stayed the sun in its course till the great demonstration of a mighty token could be completed. Private illuminations joined each other from end to end of the avenue. The imjnense public buildings seemed enflamei At various points high over them against the blackness of the sky, great flags, illuminated by searchlights, waved clear aud bright, as if the spirits of the upper air wefWctive participants in this national festival. This effect was magical and moved the thousands below to an enthusiasm which even the marveliaus scenes of the day had not kindled. As the general illumination faded, the searchlights began to revel the public buildings and the Washington monument. The capitol, the publio library and the state, war and navybuildings flashed suddenly into light, each a wonderful and entrancing mirage of the nigpt. alternately fixing the breathless attention of the multitudes and suddenly disappearing into darkness. The fireworks and the street illuminations have not been equalled in the past, and the entertainment for the thousands who could not attend the ball was varied and ample. Had the illuminated state arches first contemElated |been .erected, the effect would ave been still greater and complete. — ( — - < ■ M’KINLEY’S BIBLE. The Holy Book Which the President Kissed on Taking the Oath. Washington, March s.—The Bible on, which Mr. McKinley took the oath Os I

office as president of the United States is an unusually handsome and costly copy of the testaments, made es-’<vially for theltoccasion in Ohio and p eseuted to the new president by Bishop Arnett of Wilberforce college, a colored institution in the Buckeye state, o i behalf of the Afrcan Methooist Episcopal church. Its covers are of blue moro'-co with satin linings, white Satin panels aud gilt edges with a gol.i .te in the center engraved with the folio .viug inscription: "William McKinley, President of the United States of America, inaugurated Wil, 1897::?. following is the verse P csid 'nt McKiuley kissed when sworn m : "Give me now wisdom and kno 'l air-', rfi-it I may go out and come in b-tol ■ h.s people; for who cau judge th s Thy pe pie that is so great.” President Cleveland, when swirn / into office, took the oath o i a : i li r*d I bible presented to him by his in tner in / his boyhood days when he i : st left / home. The custom, how >v -. < *n / for the United States su’-re a -oat t>/ furnish the Bible on wh eh .i > i:• s / dent takes his official oath an ins La/ dition has-been carried "opt < v •>> that tribunal was estable i i ■ a->pt on the two occasions wae Pt-> .er;t Cleveland was installed in <>:. Mr. McKenna, clerk of r • s : tv-te court, who has held the 1 . wi •' i’h Garfield was sworn am. v ■’ dent after him. has alwav-tie verse which the president > i his lips, aud after rhe i s presented the book nia< ' by this event to the presi "jr t-> ;.s wife. At the second inauguri »• ' dent Grant the clerk op n and handed it to Chief J who held it to the lips ft They rested upon these i Isaiah xi: And the spirit of the Lori on him'with the spirit at' w derstanditig, the spirit o might, the spirit of kß'wle few of the Lord. And shall make Vim of standing iti the feat of th shall not judge afte-the s; • ' J neither reprove the N’ T" ears. I’l Devon Cattle Comparatively little h i la-ard of Devon cattle of late n exchange, but there are n> s of a revival of interest in a" hardiness and ability to t <f themselves commend then. ' a, and those wlo have tried > ■ i..e range are giving very fav< ■ s. Their disposition to thorui t a lightweight is also i -i r • now, when heavy fat cat. ; and light ones gaining- i At one of the Pittsburg . Devon steers averaging iiG . hood of 1,000 pounds bro r hundredweight, an exc ' ■*. * ‘l price for the weight, T. yp. y, butcher beeves, the kind i.« ’ t.-.rf d the?- days. This change i; i r A*mauds should be favor.iLA*. i.-> these * beautiful and useful cattle.