Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 4 November 1897 — Page 2

Sarsaparilla Sense. Any sarsaparilla is sarsaparilla. True. So any tea is tea. So any flour is flour. But grades diUer. You n-ant the best. It’s so with sarsaparilla. There are grades. You want the best. If you understood sarsaparilla as well as you do tea and flour it would be easy to determine. But you don’t. How should you? When you are going to buy a commodity whose value you don’t know, you pick out an old established house to trade with, and trust their experience and reputation. Do so when buying sarsaparilla. Ayer's Sarsaparilla has been on the market 50 years. Your grandfather used Ayer’s. It is a reputable medicine. There are many Sarsaparillas—bat only one Ayer’s. It cures.

NEWS OF THE STATE BRIGHT, CRI6PY DISPATCHES OF IMI PORTANT INDIANA EVENTS. Daily Doings of Hoosiers That Help to Make Up the History of a Great Commonwealth Furnished Expressly For Our Patrons. Hartsdale, Ind., Nov. 2. —Ona man was fatally injured and five persons severely bruised by a collision on the Pan Handle road here last night. The injured: Andrew sectionhand, fatally , wounded. Henry Lepper, engineer, severely bruised. Elmer Schrook, fireman, severely bruised. B. Like, sectionhand, teg broken. Frank Wesley, newsboy, badly bruised Michael Rascher, baggageman, bruised. The Logansport accommodation, west bound was running at a high rate of speed when it struck an open switch, 11 miles west of Crown Point. On the side track stood a work train. Both engines were wrecked and the smoker and baggage car on the accomodation train were telescoped. None of the passengers were injured. DIDN'T LIKE THE CURTAINS. Quarrel Which Fueled In the Use of a Pistol and Club. West Fork, Ind., Oct. 30. —Mr. Fordyce, proprietor of the Central House here failed to place white curtains, instead of cream colored ones at the windows ot his brother Charlie’s room, and a quarrel resulted. Charles became so enraged that he fired a shot, which cut Fordyce’s clothing at the hip and burned th? skin. Before lie could do n re Fordy 's wife hit him with a clnb. When revived, he was taken to ’Squire Campbell’s office, where he was placed under lionu to keep the peace, his brother refusing to prosecute further. Charles’ sv. etheart had laughed at the cream curta: us. Anderson’* Carnival. Anderson, Ind , Nov. I.—Anderson’s Hallowe’en celebration held Saturday night was on an extensive scale. The streets wen turned over to maskers, and the people gave themselves up to pleasure. Old and young, in ludicrous costumes, paraded the streets. The mayor issued a proclamation tendering the maskers all liberties of carnival up to 9 o’clock, when masks were removed. Male attire was a favorite costume among the women. Black Sheep of the Family. Brazil, Ind., Oct. 30.—Newton Kempfer, the wife murderer, still maintains a stolid indifi rence. Hon. G. A. Knight of this city and ex-state senator McHugh of Lafayette, have been engaged to defend him. It is claimed that Kempfer is the black sheep of his family. He has a brother in the commission business in Boston; another is auditor of a railway company and a third is an express messenger. Taken Hw Office. Greensburg, Ind., Nov. I.—Hon. A. E. Nowlin assumed the duties of his office as collector of the Sixth district today. Several candidates from this

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I oounty for places under him are on the anxious seat. Among the applicants are 1 John F. Childs, Thomas Hendricks, E. R. Forsyth and D. W. Lovett, the latter ! two having formerly been prominent in Greensburg banking circles. Throws Herself Into the Canal. Cambridge. City, Ind., Nov. 2.—Miss Mary Krahl, an estimable young woman of this city, was found dead in the canal and it is thought she jumped into the water from the locks. Her hat and wraps were found lying on the bank. She had been to see her dressmaker on her way h me from the cigar factory, where she was bookkeeper. She was an active char- h worker and a prominent member of the Christian Endeavorers. Fine Wheat Crop. Crawfordsville, Ind., Oct. 29. — Farmers of Montgomery county report that the wheat is in magnificent condiI tion in spite of the protracted dry ' weather. It has not attained a raiiK growth, but the stand is reported as exI cellent, the wheat being thick and with | unusually vigorous roots. The experts predict a'tremendous yield next season. Got £2,800 LhiUlrtgew. Brazil, Ind., Nov. 2.—ln the case of Sanders, administrator of the estate of William Wells against the Chicago and Indiana Block Coal company for $15,000 damages for the death of Wells, while working in one of their mines, the jury yesterday rendered a verdict of $2,800 in favor of the plaintiff. Royce Gets Twenty-One Years. Lawrenceburg, Ind., Nov. 2. —The jury in the Rudolph Royce murder case has brought iu a verdict, sentencing | Royce to the penitentiary for a term of 21 years for the killing of Joseph Ugonski on the 29th of last March, by stabbing him to death on the public highway. Died From Fright. Bourbon, Ind., Nov. I.—Mrs. Isaac Seavolt arose during the night to take some medicine, and, was horrified to find her husband almost in the throes of death. It so frightened her that she dropped dead. Medical assistance saved her husband. Pinkerton Gets Life. Laporte, Ind., Nov. I.—ln the case ; of Charles Pinkerton, Sr., for the mur- j der of his nephew and son-in-law, ; Charles Pinkerton, Jr., the jury late ' Saturday found the defendant guilty of murder in the second degree and fixed his punishment at imprisonment for life. Head Cut Completely Off. Oakland City, Ind., Oct. 29.—Pink Spraggins, aged 22, lost his life in a most peculiar manner. While carrying lumber at a sawmill east of here he stumbled and fell onto a revolving saw and his head was cut completely off. Received a Whitecap Notice. Morristown, Ind., Nov. I.—Charles Colman, a councilman, received a whitecap notice Saturday. He leads the street and sidewalk improvement movement and considerable hard feeling has resulted. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. President McKinley Names Thursday, Nov. 25. as a Day of Prayer. Washington, Oct. 30. —President Me- j Kinley yesterday issued his first Thanksgiving day proclamation, which in part is as follows: In remembrance of God’s goodness to us during the past year, which has been so abundant, let us offer unto him our thanksgiving and pay our vows unto the most high. Under his watchful providence industry has prospered, the conditions of labor have been improved, the rewards of husbandman have been increased and the comforts of our homes multiplied. His mighty hand has preserved peace and protected the nation. Respect for law and order has been strengthened, love of free institutions cherished at. 4 all sections of our beloved country bpeught into closer bonds of fraternal regard and generous co-operation. For these great benefits it is our duty to praise the Lord in a spirit of humility and gratitude and to offer up to him our most earnest supplications. I'tiiit we may acknowledge our obligation as a people to him who has so graciously granted us the blessings of tree government and material prosperity, 1, William McKinley, president of the United States, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, Nov 25, for national thanksgiving and prayer, which all of the people are invited to observe with appropriate religious services in their respective places of worship. Ou this day of rejoicing and domestic reunion let our prayers ascend to tl . giver of every good and perfect gift for tile continuance of his love and favor to us. that our hearts may be filled with charity and good will and that we may be ever worthy of his beneficent concern. VETERANS DISFRANCHISED. Decision of the Supreme Court of Kansas In an Election Contest. Topeka, Oct. 30.—Under a decision of the Kansas supreme court inmates of the two soldiers’ homes located in this state are practically disfranchised. G. H. Lawrence, Populist, and H. L. Leidigh, Republican, were candidates for county clerk two years ago. Leidig*' won by 20 votes and took the office. Lawrence contested the election and filed quo warranto proceedings in the state supreme court to oust Leidigh , from office. It was agreed that the vote at the I state soldiers' home in Ford county gave

I iI / K 1 c CLOSING OUT SALE ■ ' WITHIN THE NEXT 60 DAYS, | N Commencing NOV. 1, 1897, I I will close out my entire stock of goods, consisting of I I Dry Goods, Clothing, H Boots, Shoes, Notions ;; AT COST AND BELOW. I ! My Prices make every Dollar do double duty. I| Save Money while the Chance Lasts. : ■ Come in and examine our goods and get prices before purchasing elsewhere. | GAIN P. BOLDS, j GENEVA, INDIANA. : ' V fr 'A A- " -n—a—»v-a—a_zCJa—a. -a—a—a—n_a.^-a^^Kx3<_-a— zl_a__a_a_a_ -yr w ■ u _ u _- u -- >c j, .a..uvryL,v.-M. .w. ,w. y v. M-.Mr-.y iv-TrnrNrv-irnr-v- Ml

the election to Leidigh. In passing cn ■ the case the state supreme court decided that the sta.e constitution disabled inmates of any asylum kept at public expense from acquiring a residence for voting purposes. This decision will also effect the inmates of the National soldiers’ home at Leavenworh. CLEVELAND, JR. Male Heir Arrived at the Home of the Ex-l*resideut Yesterday. Princeton, N. J., Oct. 29.—A son was born to the household of Grover Cleveland, the former president of the United States, yesterday. It is said the newcomer resembles his parents in points of good health, but neither Mi Cleveland nor the three family physicians will say anything in regard to the newcomer other than he is getting along nicely and is a fine boy. There were many callers who wished to pay their respects to Mr. Cleveland in honor of the occasion. Some have congratulated the ex-president personally, but many preferred to leave their cards, with congratulations and best wishes for mother and son. A great many telegrams of congratulation were received. THEY ARE IN KANSAS. Two Towns In Which There are Neither Idlers. Tipplers or Dog’S. Topeka, Nov. 2.—The latest Kansas peculiarity is the report of a cursory census taker of Lost Springs and Ramona, two towns in Marion county with 200 population each. There is not a vacant house in either place, not an idle man or boy, not a tippler and not a dog. The claim is made that there never was a drop of intoxicating liquors sold in these towns. A crusade against the use of tobacco will be the next move of the women of Ramona. M'KINLEY AT CANTON. Large Delegation Meets the President on His Arrival at Home. Canton, 0., Nov. 2.—The people of Canton turned out in large numbers to welcome President McKinley upon his ■ arrival at home last evening. He was escorted to his residence by the Canton troop and no sooner had he reached there than he was waited upon by the Commercial Travelers’ association and a large delegation of workingmen from Dueber Hights, most of whom were employed at the Dueber watch works. YELLOW FEVER New Cases and Deaths at New Orleans and Other Points. New Orleans, Nov. 2 —From now on the number of yenow fever cases will gradually decrease, is the opinion of the board of health officials. The anxiously awaited cold wave has arrived here and even colder weather is wished for. The cold snap has had the effect of increasing the mortality and also has caused the number of cases to swell somewhat. It is generally believed, however, that there will be a decided improvement in the situation. The board of health reported as follows: Cases of yellow fever yestesday 38, deaths 12. Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. 10c, 25c. If C. C C. fail, druggists refund money.

OUR NEW SERIAL, A CLEW BY WIRE IS NOT AN INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE ADVENTURES OF J» jgg Wt J. - F '■» LA I A Bloodthirsty Assassin. But there is enough of villainy, and the triumph of right over same, to make the story thoroughly interesting. COPYRIGHTED, AND FINELY ILLUSTRATED, AND PUBLISHED IN THIS PAPFR BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT. BE SURE AND READ IT. Legal Advertising. OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is herebv given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Henry i auber. late of Adams county, deceased. The estate Is probably solvent. Jacob Wb idler, Administrator. October 29,1897. 34-3 Mann & Beatty, Attorneys. OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is herebv given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Daniel P Tetter, lateot Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Calvin Teeter, Administrator. October 25, 1897. Peterson & Lutz, Attorneys. OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Notice is her*-by given to the creditors heirs and legatees of William Urick, deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held ai Decatur. Indiana, on the 18th day of November, J 897. and show cause if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved: and said heirs are notified to then aud there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. William H. Niblick. Administrator with tne will annexed. Decatur. Indiana, October 27,1897. France A Merryman, Attorneys, 33-2

OF ADMINISTRATOR, I Notice is herebv given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Sarah Headington, late of Adams county, decpssed. The estate is probobly solvent. William T Waggoner, Administrator. November 2. 1897. France & Merryman. Attorneys, 34 3 KTOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Notice Is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Henrietta Meyer, deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 18thday of November, 1897. and show cause if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. W. H. N’BLICK, Executor, Decatur, Indiana, Octol>er2s. 1897. France A Merryman. Attorneys, 33-2 FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. To the citizens of the Second Ward of the c ty of Decatur, Adams county. Indiana, and all others whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, a male inhabitant, over the age of twenty one years, and a resident of said city, countv and state, will at the December term. 1897, ot the board of commissioners of said county and state apply fcr a license to sell, barter and give away for the purpose of gain, spirituous, vinous and malt liquors «n less quantities than <>ne quart at a tiin*. with the ptivilege of allowing the same to be drunk where sold. ' ill also want to sell cigars and tobacco. The precise location of the premises on which I desire to sell barter or giveaway said liquor, with the privilege of allowing the same to be drunk thereon, is the front ground floor room of a two-story brick building situated on the ••outh twenty two feet in width off of in-lot number fifty-two (52) in said city, county and state.-aid room where said liquors are to be sold, drank and given away is twenty-two feet wine by seventy feet long and is a part of t he building nn said lot as the same is designat ed on the recorded plat of said city of Decatur, Indiana. William Cobdua, Applicant. 34-3 OTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. The state of Indiana, county of Adams, ss. 'n the Adams circuit court, November term, Julius C. Schug, ) No. 5,588. Charles Schug. I Note and Account. Afvs '< fldavit and Bond in John H Macy. , Attachment Robert E Derickson. I Demand. 8200.00 It appearing from affidavit filed in the above entitled cause, that Robert E. Derickson. the above named defendant, is a non-resident of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Robert E. Derickson, that he be and appear before the Honorable Judge of the Adams circuit court on the thirteenth day of December. 1897. the same being the twenty-fifth juridical day of the next regular term thereof, to be hoi den at the court house in the city of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the fifteenth day of November. A. D. 1897, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this eighteenth day of October, 1897 JOHN H. LENHART. Clerk. By E. Burt Lenhart. Deputy. Schurger. Reed & Smith, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 32-3 OTICE TO TEACHERS. Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teachers at the county superintendent’s office in Decatur. Indiana, on the last Saturday of each month Manuscript made in other counties will not be received. Applicants mus r be seventeen years of age before they will be licensed. Besides the statutory branches and science of education, applicants will be require 1 to answer a list based on elected lit rature—the selection made by the state board of education The examination in the science o* education (“Plato the Teacher.’’) and the general culture book (“Teaching the Language-Arts. ’) for ‘be ; six months beginning with the November exI amination will be based on the township msti-1

1 tute work for this year, cove ring one institute at each examination. November—Outline one. December—Outline two. January—Outl*ne three. February—Outline four. March—outline five. April—Outline six. The work in reading will not be based upon any particular text book. Teachers’examination begins promptly at 8:30 a m Yours very truly. IRVIN BRAN DY BERRY, County Superintendent. TO NON-RESIDENTS. The state of Indiana, county of Adams, ss. In the Adams circuit court, November term, 1897. Julia Waggoner. 1 William T. Waggoner aud others vs Lhamon Hedington. Mary E. Hedington, No. 5.601. Sarah L. Lynch, Partition. James Lynch, Orthe E Fryback, George Fryback and others J It appearing from affidavit filed In the abort entitled cause, that Lhamon Hedington. .Mary E. Hedington. Sarah L. Lynch. James Lynch, Orthe E Fryback and George Fryback ot the above named defendants arenou-resi-dents of the state oi Indiana. .. Notice is therefore hereby given the saia Lhamon Hedington. Mary E. Hedington. Sarah L. Lynch. James Lynch, Orthe E rryback and George Fryback tnat they be ana appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams circuit court on the 27th day of pecenioer, 1897, the same being the 37th juridical da) or the next regular term thereof, to be hidden at the court houte in the-city of Decatur, commenciug on Monday, the 15th day ot Novemher. A. D. 1897. aud plead by answer or dunur to said complaint, or the same will be htara and deterri ined in their absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of ea,do ?S. hereto affixed, this 3rd day ot November, l«m JOHN H. LENHART .< '.erk. France A Merryman, Att’ys. for Pi till. «*• gH ERIFF’S SALE. The State of Indiana. Adams County. In the Adams Circuit Court, of Adams county. Indiana. The Union Central Life] Insurance Company, I a corporation, vs William E, Martz, Veosa E. Manz, Rocellus Martz, W. A. Wolfe, whose! No. 5533. Christian name is unknown. H. Wassenberg, whose Christian name is unknown. The Flint A Walling xManutaeturing Company, a corporation. . w By virtue of an order of saie w me directed by the clerk of the Adams court of said County and State, I ha . v ,® npdan d upon the realestate hereinafter will expose for sale at public auction a east door of the court house in thee ity or * tur, Adams County. Indiana, n p . hours of 10 o clock a. m. and 4 o cloc P Friday, November 12, 189., The rents and profits for a term not seven years, of the following described estate, situated in Adams County. 1 west half (ts) of the southwest quarter of section twenty-seven (27) except sii (28) north, range fifteen (15) east. ' beginning at the southwest corner (en section, township and range, thence . ten (Hl) rods, east eight (8) rods. the . nc ® s . he place (10) rods, tbence west eight »)rod -/The of beginning containing one-batt ( ■: . ' 64l d above described premises containing, exception, 79% acres of land. . from the And on failure to realize t^ e J? nt infull amount of the these® 0 tereat thereon and costs, I will . ()ffer time and in the same manner at of ■. bribed for sale the lee simple of the above premises. x - rvilliam Taken as the property of '• of Martz et al to satisfy said orde | this 20th day of October, ItW. uherlffPeter P. ashb xrctiEß. ■ >■ 32-3 Bv Francis E. McLean. ® Mann Jt Beatty, Attorneys for r m