Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 23 June 1898 — Page 5

Additional Locals. and windowseat is in attendance at Xvention at Imliauapohs. ■ „. tK( ,|idovstersandXXXX Bak,,r ’ s - u ,f R m Bh'ldmrn's drug store for destroyers. In I ■ at the Bazaar, g h.nerv by ■ never Fulk was busy Tuesday dwidmg the James Jolmestate. K. .... Avers, of Manon, is look■Xr bu;i,iess interests thlS this week. court closed last Saturday Heller will proceed to enweeks vacation. ■ Eineriiieof Fostoria. Ohio, is John Johns and family. remain over the 4th. ■ livtl| ,e of those Electric Bug Exfor destroying all kinds ■L. ts , H ithouse, Callow X Co. Elma Sutton and Gertie . r it’e.idoi the Epworth League Tuesday and WednesHolthouse, Callow <fc Co., DeH,. am i Simison X Soldner, Berne, T P.mtuis Pure Sealing Wax. AbHitelv the best made. 14-8 ■(,, Molite Numbers, a former lady, now of Austin. Texas Judge Studabaker and ■.., and other friends in the city, ■ieputv Auditor Dee Lewton is ■T the delegation from this ■ntv who are attending the demoK" .. nV. urn'ti at Tndianapohweek. ■t iir patronage solicited and your eared for. Allow me to act as in supplying you with guod for small money at Coffee's north of court house. 14-4 ■] I). I.iuneineier of Preble has just ■shed drilling a well for Nick ColKon his farm, three miles south of which is the finest in the ■rl/l'riio. I. Mr. Linnemeier is hav success in putting down and you should not fail to see ■ if vou want anything of the kind, Very Reverend Joseph H. who for many years has K vicar-general of the diocese of Wayne, died in that city Mon- ■ afternoon. His funeral will ocm 11? ( athedral this morning. number of people from this ■ went down this morning to atthe funeral. Father Brammer ■ <_.f the nest known priests in ■ state.

~IFTI II 11~11 II IOOKIIZIj a s. bm & a OUR CHAMPION binders and mowers are the latest improved —no old stock, and the guarantee on them is such that avoids trouble to purchasers, and guarantees that purchasers of Champion machines can always get repairs for any Champion machine sold here at any time. Studabaker and Millburn wagons—the very best on the market, and warranted fully. We carry a line of the finest surrys, canopy and extra tops,buggies, road wagons of the very best makes, all fully warranted, binder twine, hay rakes, tedders and loaders hav carriers and a full line of bicycles, New Home sewing machines, hardware, sash, doors, blinds, machine oil. linseed oil, white lead and paints —full and complete line. Our prices on first-class goods are low, and if you contemplate buying, you will miss it if you don t call and see our goods and get prices. Join S. BowersTCo.

tJtai" 8 '» Follow the crowd at meal time. They all go to Coffee Ac Baker's ts All water aents must be paid the city treasurer on or before June 25. We have the finest line of hammocks tn the city. Holthouse, Callow <fc Co. Machine Oils by the quart, gallon, or barrel at Blackburn’s drug store. 15-4 Closing out sale of hats at cost at Burdge’s Millinery Store. See add eleswhere. " pg.o The \\ . C. T. I . will meet with Mrs. H. M. Blossom, next Saturday June 25, at 2:30 P. M. July 14. Methodist Excursion to Robison Park. Round trip 85 cents, children under twelve, 45 cents. All persons using city water are hereby notified to call on the city treasurer and pay all water rentals before June 25. Holthouse, Callow & Co. are headquarters for everything in the line of paints and oils. Rock bottom prices and goods guaranteed. There is a package at this office from Chickamauga, addressed to Frank Ruby. Some of his friends should call for same as soon as possible. Mrs. W. H. Daniels is attending the W. C. T, U. Conference now in session at Richmond. Mrs. Daniels is a prominent officer in the association. Marriage licenses issued by Clerk Lenhart the past week were as follows: Hiram T. Gregg and Sadie B. Hale, Chas H. Colter and Nola J. Beery, Ingram Merryman and Ida Bell Miller, Ard A. Gilliom and Maud Burdge, Charles B. Yobst and Agnes Fleming. Charles D. Teeple and wife returned home last Saturday morning from an extended trip through the west. Among other places of interest they visited the great Omaha exhibition. They were thereon Nebraska day and report that an enormous crowd was present. Charles says that many of the buildings and exhibitions and the electrical displays were as fine as those of the Worlds Fair. The United State Civil Service Commission announces that an examination will be held by its Postoffice Board of Examiners in the city of Huntington, on July 9, 1898, for the positions of clerk and carrier in the postoffice in that city. Only citizens of the United States can be examined. The examination, will consist of spelling, arithmetic, letter-writing, copying from plain copy, geography of the United States, and reading addresses. The arithmetic will consist of tests in the fundamental principals extending as far as common and decimal fractions and embracing problems.

Men Wanted—School teachers, mechanics, farmers, machine agents, anyone honest and willing to hustle, we will pay good wages and give steady employment. With our facilities and personal help any man fully alive and willing to work can win a paying position with us. Apply quick, stating age. L. L. May & Co. Nurserymen, seedsmen & florists, St. Paul, Minn. 9-8 J. T. Archbold returned from Columbia City Saturday afternoon and spent Sunday with his family here. He has had charge of about twenty men who are employed in putting in the large sewer at Columbia City for which Woods & Co. have the contract. Mr. Archbold says they are getting along nicely but that is a big contract and will not be finished until Christmas. About seventy-five men are working on the line. Harry Quinn tells a story in a letter received here this week which, though it may seem laughable to those who read it now, did not to the one who had to do the extra duty. General Brooks was riding through the camp, when a inischevious young man saw him and for a joke cried out. “turn out de gang, here comes de hull t'ing." The “hull t'ing” called the young man up on the carpet, fined him 510 and gave him thirty days extra duty. The base ball fever has struck Decatur again in full blast, and the first game on the home grounds is scheduled to take place this afternoon between the home team and Geneva. The teams are evenly matched and the game promises to be a good one. Geneva defeated our team last Sunday on their own grounds by a score of 15 to 10 and the boys are fairly boiling over for revenge. Game will be played at Steel's Park and will be called at 2:30. Admission 10 cents. Prof. H. A. Hartman and wife of Van Wert, Ohio, spent Sunday in this city, the guests of Irvin Brandyberry and family. Mr. Hartman has been the superintendent of the Van Wert schools for a number of years but has accepted a similar position for next year at Trinidad. Colorado, and himself and family will leave for that place soon. Mr. Hartman acted as one of the Judges in the High School oratorical centest held here last Spring. Last week’s Portland Commercial gave the following account of one of Adamscounty'spioneer ladies: Hettie Clendenen, of Adams county is visiting her son. Salem Clendenen, of North Medridian street. Aunt Hettie as she is commonly called, is 86 years old, the mother of five generations and a pioneer of Adams county; is very spry for one of her age. She walked from her son's residence to Weller's store to purchase a new dress after which she helped get dinner i without toeing tired. Farmers in various parts of the state are alarmed over an insect that has appeared in the wheat. Hundreds of little insects, looking like lice, appear in every head, resting between the grains. If they should attack the grain it is feared they will destroy the entire crop. Hon. James L. Evans, of Noblesville, an old experienced grain man, says wheat is generally infested with this insect. Nothing of the kind has ever been known before, and. therefore, it is uncertain what damage they will do. The annual picnic of the Methodist church will be held at Robinson’s Park near Ft. Wayne, on Thursday J une 14th. The G. R. &I. Railroad will run an excursion to that place on the morning of the 14th. Fare for round trip including street car fare adults 85 cents, children under twelve years of age, 45 cents. Mrs. Jeff Bryson has charge of the affair and is working hard to make it a grand success. Arrangements have also been make for rates from Monmouth, Williams and Hoagland and a large crowd will no doubt be in attendance. Fill your lunch baskets and go prepared to have the jolliest time of your life. Remember the date. Andrew McConnehey and Edgar Gross will each serve’ a term in the United States prison at Columbus, Ohio. They were indicted by the United States grand jury now in session at Indianapolis and taken before Judge Baker of that city on Tuesday morning. They plead guilty to the charge of forgery and were sentenced immediately. McConnehey will serve two years and Gross one. It will be remembered that the boys forged an order for a letter containing six dollars addressed to McConnehey s sister. The boys are young to serve a sentence in the penitentiary and it is to be hoped that they may come out better men and that they may still have useful lives before them. Among the society events which have occurred this week was the afternoon reception given by Mrs. Charles P. Ehinger, J. H. Meyers and D. M Niblick at the home of the former from two to six o’clock Monday afternoon. The reception was indeed a royal one. Various modes of entertainment made the ladies feel completely at home. An elegant lunch was' served and every one present were loud in their praise of the entertainers. Those who enjoyed their hospitalities were, Mesdames Will Bosse. Dyonis Schmidt. W. H. Niblick, C. Rademacher, J. H. Bremerkamp, D. D. Clark. Will Kuebler. John Gerard, Frank Crawford. Henry Schulte, O. Snellen, J. K. Niblick, John Mougey, Fred Falk, Sam McFarland, Chris Meyers. Charles Lang-, H. F. Costtello, R. J. Holthouse. John Weber, U. Deininger, Herman Tettman. Alfonso Kohne and Ed Ehinger and Miss Anna Zovick, Mary Niblick and Amelia Niblick.

I I | Great Wash Goods Sale! | su .. . 0 ——————————— 1111/111 Sale commences | nllll’ Thursday, June 23, fl J/> • Continuing for I [IO [| THREE DAYS. I Dnr == | THIS WILL BE A SALE WORTH | I Du i | nn nn I I V A BIG BARGAIN IN DIMITIES. | . V pj ne quality dimities that were 10c OS * per yard, this sale only - - 6c per yd Extra fine quality dimities that were 6® g I2lc to 15c yard, this sale - 8c per yd g ... Good quality Organdies, all the new P IHlflG 1 colorings, this sale - - 9c per yd ■■ 1 French Organdies, in beautiful col11 (J orings, make a fine summer dress, B 11 viv worth 40c yard, your choice - 25 c per yd || I JnOfQ ladies I 1 \ This is your chance to secure I M a bargain right at the season ip vivVMVe of the year when wash goods w arc in demand I I pfiblicK&Qj/npaijy. i . , . ...... . . i S

The ‘‘Merry Milkmaids,’’ a beautiful operetta, was produced at Bosse’s opera house last M ednesday and Thursday evenings by the Decatur Choral Union, and was both socially and financially a Hugh success. Large crowds attended the entertainment both evenings and everyone was satisfied beyond expectation. The operetta portrayed rural life almost to perfection and was full of comic, as well as sympathetic scenes. Oyer sixty of the members of the Union took part, and each and every one did credit to himself. Among the special features were the bright and catchy songs and drills by the merry milkmaids and the farmer’s brigade, and the solos, duets and trios by the various members. Among those who deserve special mention for their efforts were Mrs. John Wilke as Janet, and Mrs. Jacob Schaffer, Anita; Mrs. Jessie Townsend, Queen; Mrs. Charles True, Dorothy; Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Monica; Mrs. John Gerard, Margery; Miss Margeret Eicher, Juanita; Miss Grace Peterson, Ruth; Messrs. F. M. Falk, Judge; Frank Linn and Gustave Rosenthal, jolly farmers; Earl Coverdale, commodore; C. J. Lutz, farmer Jim and C. E. Neptune, doctor and peddler. Besides the above those who took part in the drills and choruses did their parts well and the entire production was carefully rendered. F. M. Schirmeyer as director, deserves especial praise and congratulations for having drilled the members so well and faithfully. The Decatur Choral Union was organized June 29, 1897, at the Presbyterian church, at which place they held their weekly meetings every Tuesday evening until recently. The Union is composed of Decatur’s best musical talent. The beautiful cantata “Joseph” was presented two evenings last winter in a very creditable manner, and since then they have fitted up rooms on Monroe street in P. G. Hooper’s building, where they are at home. The officers are, president, C. J. Lutz; vice-president. Mrs. C. F. True; secretary, Nellie Blackburn; treasurer, C. E. Neptune; musical director, Frank M. Schirmeyer; pianists, Miss Tina Radamacher and Mrs. C. J. Lutz. Just before the closing scene of the “Merry Milkmaids” President C. J. Lutz stepped forward and thanked the audience for their attention and patronage and announced that the next scene would close the year’s work of the Choral Union until the coming winter months when they would be pleased to favor our citizens with another production. Mrs. V.S. Reed has been quite sick this week, but is somewhat improved at this writing. John B. Weber, who has been in Germany for several weeks, looking after business for Fisher & Frysinger will return jiome the first of next week.

Mrs. B. J. Holthouse is at Fort Wayne today. V. S. Reed has accepted a position with the Star Wind Mil] Co., of Bluffton, as traveling agent. A social is to be given at the residence of Judge Studabaker this evening. Supper fifteen cents. Dan Beery and family will spend Sunday at Paulding, Ohio. They will be the guests of James Harkless and family. Among those who attended the Epworth League convention at Fort Wayne yesterday, were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Doty. J. H. Lenhart, Alex Bell and N. Blackburn. A street fakir on Court street did considerable business last night with a lot of cheap jewelry. Some of our citizens fofrget that we have business men in the city who sell jewelry and guarantee their goods. You can’t buy a Klondyke for ten cents. The Pocahontas lodge of t his city are to have a high time at their wigwam tonight. Three young ladies are to be initiated into the lodge, and twenty-five sisters from the Bluffton lodge are to be present to assist in the work. A banquet will follow and it is our opinion that the three ladies who are to be ushered into the order will long remember the event. Anson Van Camp, the well known miller on First street, has sold a half interest in his entire plant to Mr. J. W. Bucks of Fairburry, Illinois. Mr. Bucks and family arrived in the city this week and are now edmfortably at home in the Miller property on north Second street. He will take possession of his interest in the milling business July Ist. He was formerly a traveling salesman for a large glove factory of Chicago. He has, however, had some experience in the factory business and is a practical mechanic. The citizens of Decatur welcome him and his family into our midst and wish him unlimited success in his new field. The new firm will be known as Van Camp & Bucks. Mr. Van Camp already has an enviable reputation in this part of the state for the excellent work he turns out and we feel safe in saying that the new firm will maintain the same standard.

Read What Your Neighbors Say. MRS. WINNES. corner Fifth and Jefferson streets, Decatur. Ind., writes: Havlnir faithfully tested your Dr. Bayer s Cough Syrup and Penetrating Oil, I must say that I am highly pleased with them and shall use no other in the future. XAVIF.R M. MILLER. North Fifth street, Decatur. Ind., says: It gives me great pleasure to state that 1 can not praise your Dr. Bayer’s Cough Syrup too highly. It cured mine and my neighbor s bad cold very promptly, MRS. A. C. WAGONER, Decatur, Ind., says: I admit tnat your Dr. Barer’s Cough Syrup. Penetrating Oil and Spanish Cross Tea are the best remedies I have ever used. They do all they are recommended to do. Ask for pamphlets and samples at B. J. Smith’s drug store.

...J4ats! At Less than Wholesale Prices Until our present stock of spring hats and bonnets are sold out COME AND SEE THEM. They must go regardless of cost to me Come early and avoid the rush, as the present stock is ... . limited. MRS. BURDG. Real Estate Transfers. William Drake to Atta E J Meyers, 40 acres, St Mary’s township, 5850. Edward W Maloy to Thomas M Maloy, 120 acres, Union township, 56,000. James Troy to James Kenny, 8 acres, Jefferson township, 8225. William I*Liby to Jonas Liby, part section 28, township 27, range 13, 5300. Delinda Ellsworth to Sarah Ellsworth, part inlot 271, Decatur, 82,800. Jacob Coulter et al to Charles Nyffeler, 80 acres, Washington township, 52,500. Frank M Sullivan to Janies H Sullivan, 15-100 acres, Wabash township, 81.000. John Mougey and family are visiting at Piqua, Ohio, this week.