Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1898 — Page 8

Royal makes the food pare, wholesome and delicious. POWDER Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.

Eastern Dispatch. The recent rains have checked the farm work somewhat. Mr. Boyd of Pleasant Mills, was in this community Sunday. Joseph Cailey of near Steele, visited the Artman family last Sunday. Altha Boyer of Delphos, Ohio, visited her parents here the forepart of the week. Durr Bros, are progressing with the modern times. They purchased a cheek row. Williams. Miss Eva Hobbs is visiting relatives at Gas City. Work will begin on the new school house as soon as the weather becomes settled, J. F, Hoene has purchased the old school building and will remodel it for a dwelling house. J. W. Place of Decatur, was in our burg last week and recieved an order from E. Biggs & Co. for some soft drinks. E. Biggs & Co. have revived a supply of fine floor and machine oils which they will sell in any quanity at a bargin. War talk is all the go in these parts and many plans have been formed as to the test mode of licking the Spaniards. Corbet and Gast, each well known cigar makers of Decatur, were in our burg last week introducing their brands of cigars Jefferson Township. Miss Della Snyder is very sick. John Buckmaster has engaged to shear 500 sheep. Daniel Brewster is having his eyes doctored by one of Portland’s specialists.

...Same Old W Fiddle We’ve been playing, but we have added a new string and are going to play a new tune this week. A man’s shoe costs you -$3.00But you ought to see it. If we hadn’t told you, you certainly would think it a $5 00 shoe. Bring the Worst k irk pt You know along and if he wants a dress pair of shoes and we cannot please him with this production we’ll give him up. Money Back If you are not satisfied l\ern, Brittson & Beeler.

Rev. Aspy preached a sermon on “Loyalty” last Sunday night at Ehn Grove. It was a very patriotic talk. Jefferson township had nine applicants for teacher’s license at the examination in March. All have heard and seven proved successful. If President McKinley makes anothe call for defenders of the U. S., Jefferson township will surely )>e represented. for several are waiting for the opportunity, Rev. Snitz, the new minister at the Mt. Carmel church, preached his first sermon at that place last Wednesday night a week ago and preached again on last Sunday. He held the attention of his audience well both times. The Jefferson township S. S. convention which was held at Maple Grove church last Sunday afternoon and evening, was well attended and proved very The next will be held on July 1, at the Methodist church Monmouth. he having taught three terms there and gave satisfaction to all. Dr. Zeigler, our veterinary surgeon is at Peru Ind., on business. Lizzie Wolford is spending this week with relatives in Van Wert. C. D. Kunkle ended a very successful term of school in Decatur Friday. Assessor McConnell has nearly finished his work of assessing for this season. The Magley & Busick tile mill, north of town, is again running at full speed. Notices are out for the vacation of the new road which was located and opened last year. Edith Baxter returned from Decatur Saturday evening, where she had been employed for some time past. Mr. Boblit of Ft. Wayne who is getting up a map of Root township for the Adamas Co. map returned to Ft. Wayne Saturday eveningG. A. Christen returned from Geneva Wednesday where he had been teaching school, his school leaving out on Monday, he is now staying at home. A Union Sunday school township convention will be held at Uninn Chapel, Root township, an next Sundav, May 22. All are invited to attend as it is for the benifit of all. Measles are a very common thing in Monmouth and vicinity, it has been reported that there has been atent fifteen cases here within the past week. Linn Grove Frederick Studler raised his new barn Wednesday of last week. Ed Huffman is representing this Lodge at the Grand Lodge of I. O, Q. F. at Indianapolis this week.

John Meschberger and family were visiting the family of Daniel Baumgartner of Markle Ind. over the Sabbath. Daniel Yoder has contracted for a new stone crusher to work with jaws instead of burrs, and it will arrive this week. The Yoder stone crusher was tested Saturday for approval but condemned owing to crushing the stone, too coarse to fill the specifications. The two cent checks advertisement the Snyder shoe store at Bluffton appear to command a large premium two hundred of them were signed over to a kid near this place who presented them to the Berne bank and recieved four dollars for them which is some bettter than investing in government bonds. Edward and John Baumgartner have had all the buildings, four in number, moved back from the high way and remodeled, the barn was moved from the west side of the pike to the east side, east of the dwelling. Upwards of 150 rods of tile ditches were put in on the place and a driven well is now being added. In all the appearance of the place known as the Elihu Sheldon place, has been materially changed. COMPANY B’s REPORT. News From Our Soldier Boys During Their Last Week at Camp Mount. Tuesday The weather looked a little doubtful this morning, but after a light shower it proved a very pleasant day with another light shower in the afternoon. In the quarters of the 4th Regiment there was not much stir, but at brigade headquarters everything is rushed. Examining boards are busily engaged in examining new recruits for the Ist and 4th Regiments and the higher officers are busy administering theoath of allegiance to the companies of the 2nd and 3rd Regiments, which are to move at the earliest possible moment. The privates and officers of each company are marched into line tefore the brigadier general, and all together holding up their hands are converted from I. N. G. into U. S. soldiers and are thereafter subject to the extreme orders of the President of the United States. Company B’s boys are among the liveliest and ablest ones upon the field and it seems that people from every part of the State know of the 4th Regiment tetter than any other and especially Company B. Rev. J. C. Stoops, formerly of Decatur but now of Portland. Ind., is a visitor and will for the curiosity remain in Company B’s quarters over night. Wednesday Weather fine, slight shower during forenoon, company quiet and the regular daily program was carried out. Many visitors here during the day and Company B received her share as Rev. Yitz, formerly of Decatur but now of Indianapolis, accompanied by his sister, Miss Yitz, also M. V. Archibold, of Decatur, gave us a friendly call during the day. Later in the day Peter Ashbaucher, of Decatur, fell into camp. Capt. Burr, of Company L, had a very clever trick played on liim Tuesday evening, He and his wife were conducted to the guard house and then the band conducted them to his quarters. Later a collection of the captains and lieutenants were entertained by the captain and his wife. Many of the guards also felt the effects of the union. Company B’s roster is now full and below is a list of the boys who will go to the front soon: Captain, J. M. Lenhart; Ist lieutenant, S. C. Edington; 2nd lieutenant, C. E. Barnhart; orderly sergeant, R. D. Myers; quartermaster sergeant, J. D. Andrews; Ist duty sergeant, J. W. Watkins; 2nd duty sergeant, Lewis Andrews; 3rd duty sergeant. Jessie Roop; 4th duty sergeant, Wm. Bushnell; Ist corporal, Harry Reichard; 2nd corporal. Chas. Berry: 3rd corporal. Frank Peterson; 4th corporal, Harland Steel; sth corporal, Frtxl Vaughn; 6th corporal, John Ault; musicians, J. F. Piercy, D. E. Schaffer, J. D. Kern; clerk, E B. Macy; mascot, Isaac Shoemacher. Privates, L. B. Andrews, C. E. Ault, H. Ashbaucher, C. E. Burkhead, Chas. Brothers, Jack Baker, Roma Barthol, H. Broaditeek, Ed. Barnett, Dallas Blossom, Geo. Bowers. G. W. Bussell, R. T. Bobo, E. H. Burch, Geo. Conrad, A. Cutting, J. O. Chilcot, Ed. Closs, Geo, Everets, Wm. Foreman, Bert Fuller, Jonas Fisher, Frank Gessinger, John N. Good, John Gass, Wm. A. Ault, John Hale, James Hudson, Jacob Hess. Wm. Hurst. Chas. Hower, Ben ton Knoff, Chas. Kitson, Jasper Lee, H. E. Meyers, Craig Miller, Wm. N. Noll, Bob Peterson, Chas. Peterson, C. E. Smith, French Parrish, R. E. Rich. Harry Quinn. C. A. Roop, Sam Railing, Louis Rape, A. Russell, Frank Ruby, J. N. Russell, Dan Railing, L. Sampson. J. Suman, Oliver Werst. Roy Wolford. F. G. Reed, David Williams, Ed Touey, Chas. Woodward, Andrew Wey, Wm. Tucker, Wm. Barkley, Arlie DeVoss, H. E. Bell. Major Ed. P. Miller’s father, L. C. Miller, presented the major with a splendid field horse. The animal was piloted through by S. C. Niinan, who will remain with us for several days provided his teeth do not give out trying to eat hard tack. The report prevalent among our friends at home that many of the boys are sick and have not enough to eat or comfortable quarters, is an absolute falsehood. Many of the kickers and false reporters receive better treatment here than they did at home. Some of the teys have undoubtedly called upon the surgeon, but they do

Awarded Highest Honors—World's Fair, •DR* BAKING jwra MOST PERFECT MADE. X pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. - Free ’om Ammonia, Alum or any other auUlt er an.. 4"> YEARS THE STANDARD

so in many cases to keep their names upon the sick roll and thus escape Thursday Last night va- the stormiest night experienced since we have teen in camp, but the teys on duty stood the test like the men they arc. , a 4. The first regiment was marched to brigade headquarters early and were sworn into the United States service. The welcome news that company B of the first battalion will te transferred to the third battalion, commanded by Major Ed. P. Miller, but later the report was denied. During the day the companies of the 4th Regiment were formed in battalions, then the whole regiment was led by the colors to brigade headquarters and the names on the rosters of the companies were called and as each man’s name was called he answered "here” and ran to his place in company front before the mustering officers, and when the companies were full to the number allowable, all took off their hats, and holding up their right hands, took the solemn obligation to stand by the United Statesand obey superior officers. As each company answered "I do” a mighty cry went up from thousands of throats and the clapping of hands and waving of hats was kept up, except when the oath was being administered, when all was as silent as death and many of the hands held on high might have been seen to tremble with emotion. When the companies marched away the orders were given for the fourth regiment to take its equipments to headquarters and turn all over to equip the second and third regiments. That makes our teys happy as it means that we will get the new regulation uniforms and equipments. Friday The guards on duty this morning look odd as they march up and down, with not even side arms, but must simply use the arms they have always borne and when not in reach of them the boys walk leisurly across the line. All the boys seem hearty and not many fall in when the sick call sounds. We have news that the Ft. Wayne battery will join the 4th regiment when we are called to the front. The pay roils were made out today and the orders were to pay captains 35.00, Ist lieutenants $4.16, 2d lieutenants $3.88, non-commissioned officers each $2.00 and privates $1.50 per day. and all who came as members of the 1. N. G. and were accepted as U. S. soldiers were paid for 16 days. Those who came as I. N. G.’s and were refused were allowed pay until they were sent home. Those who came here to join and were taken were allowed for the time they were members up to May 12. Those who came here to enlist and were refused received full pay. but those who proved to te “tin soldiers” and would not try the examination were allowed but three day’s pay, with no regard as to how long they were here. The boys were anxious to obey commands. When the captain said “sign your names,” there was a rush for the tables as if they were strewn with eatables. After the roll was fully signed by all present it was handed in and now the boys are calling on Uncle Sam to “sight.” Clad Railing was the eighty-fourth man in our company, and as eightythree was all that was allowed. Clad was sent home, proud that he was not wearing a “yellow stripe.” The teys are pretty teld and rough, yet a little incident will show that they respect manliness. A little layabout 10 years old was selling cigars. He had three left at dark when some one of company F fell upon the tey and took them from him. The tev cried and the boys in blue took after and caught the thief and conducted him to the guard house. He was also blanketed by company F. Saturday The "teys looked down at their shoes this morning when they heard that the pay rolls were returned on account of mistakes made by the instructions as to the filling of same, but all were called upon before 16 o’clock to sign another roll and the teys may yet te able to entertain their friends they expect here on Sunday excursions. The last review of the Indiana National Guards passed before Governor Mount today. The whole brigade artillery and infantry, filed in fours before the amphitheatre and were brought to a halt in company form, when the Governor spoke very encouragingly to the teys. He’said, “Indiana has the honor of presenting to the Presid-nt the first volunteers and they will be the first sent to the front.” At roll call in the evening our orderly, R. D. Meyers, said: “Bovs, we have instructions to te readv to break camp Monday at 5 o’clock and board the 1_ m. train for Cincinnati and

I IF' Il I I YOU * I U/ANT ’ To buy a paint that has stood the test for TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, then buy \ THE SHAKER PAINT Sold by Stengel & Giaig Berne, Indiana. ? MIEN AWAY. With purchases of $5, $lO, sls, S2O, $25 and S3O, a large picture complete with frame is given our customers. Each picture and frame are handsome in design and can be appreciated by everybody. We are still selling dry goods, notions, carpets, lace curtains, queensware and groceries at the lowest market price. JACOB FULLENKAMP. Mrs. Bremerkanip’s Old Stand.

then proceed by the Queen and Crescent route to Chattanooga." Then three cheers went up for Company B. A Company C man, after being im posed upon by a Company A man. resented the insult and proceeded to amputate the Company C mans ear with his incisors. The one went to the hospital, the other to the guard house. Arthur Miller does not belong to Company B anymore, but now holds out as a sergeant-major. Sunday At mess call this morning the camp was in order for inspection, after which the boys were turned loose and privileged to go anywhere in camp. About 10 a. m. the excursions began to arrive and one from Marion brought two Decatur people, Mr. Tripplet and Miss Emma Teepie. Ex-senator J. Lafollette, of Portland. Ind., paid us a visit. Chas. Simcoke. James Luellen and Robert Dick visited camp today. James Luellen is Ist lieutenant and Robert Dick is 2nd lieutenant of the reserve volunteers at Farmland, Ind. Both are good subjects. Very many of the boys got outside and came back to the guard line today and when they came they were either full of firewater or something that made them get mad and many fights ensued. No one killed, but one man lies in the guard house “buckl'd and gagged," while many of his friends take lessons from his experience. A society of ladies from Tipton, calling themselves the “Lucky Twelve," presented the boys of Company L, of Tipton, with an elegant flag and as the party selected to present the flag finished he did not wait for a reply as all were so moved that none could speak. Captain Dire could only lean against the flag staff and weep. Orders are that we will break camp tonight at 3 o’clock and move tomorrow toward Chicamauga. This will probably be the last letter from Camp Mount. Address all letters, Company B, 160th I. V. I. Bucklen’a Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions. and positively cures piles or no pay required. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Page Blackburn. The common mode of feeding animals is to give grain in a seperate trough from the hay or fodder, and at I different times. Such method is preferred because it saves labor, but the best results are obtained by mixing the ground grain with coarse food i that has been passed through the feed cutter. Less food will then be required to obtain results, because the mixed food will be betterdigested and assimilated than when the substances are given separately.

MARKETS. CORRECTED BY J. D. HALE. GRAIN MEHCHANT, DECATUR. IND. Wheat, new§l2o Corn, per cwt (mixed) fl Corn, per cwt (yellow) fl Oats, old * Oats, new ® Rve « Barley J Clover seed Timothy'J® Butter “j Eggs, fresh ®j Chickens £ Ducks J Turkeys Geese« Wool 16 Wool, washedlß and Hogs TOLEDO MARKETS, MAY 4th. 1:30 Wheat, new No. 2 red. cash.. - • 51 A July wheat L May corn No. 2 mixed, cash... jp Prime clover, Oct ’ " -*• Stone! Stone!! Stone! !! For foundations, bridges, buttmenb and crushed stone. Hercules pow ■ cap and fuse for stump blasting50m3 John S. BoweesAccount the annual meeting of German JJaptists at Naperville- “ May 23. 24. 27 and 28, rhe Erie will sell tickets at one fare* Chicago, plus 81-85. Betunil® June 24. with privilege of extent until June 30. Homeseekers’ Excursions. |,l ’“ first and third Tuesdays in May June. 1898, the Chicago, Mil™ St. Paul Railway will sell round-W excursion tickets (good for -* ‘‘r .. r ,i a great many points in s' oU, “ “T North Dakota and other western southwestern states, at P r,l ‘ T, one fare for the round trip- j trip west and see what an good land can lie purchased to a • little money. Further inform rates, routes, prices of farm may be obtained on appn<- a , coupon ticket agent or bj horses : More die or become permisnen11 E)T . fir from tile effects ot L e ’P P _n other <l' f * J | izootic. Coughs, etc,, than » , thß :l nis combined. These enlarged with "Wind broaen. heave. ■ partial paralysis. cat " rr „ r hearing- ebr ?x kidneys, loss ot eyes, or jg th e cough, and many otbirs. ~r o i>erlr ,r,< where they have not t» 1 -,' at f O rd toDon't experiment you can t ano SPOHN’S DISTEMPER CURE bco iefl Cures these dix ases- frv and prevents others in hating themrefunded it 11 1 Guaranteed. Not a condition powder. Book Free. Sold by Holthouse, Collow d Cl