Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 22, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1898 — Page 8

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Peterson. D. V. Sovine of Honduras, gave G. W. Brown a call Monday. A sad accident occurred at the home of John Landis, four miles south of Peterson, last Sunday. While his little son, Harry, was in the barn swinging he fell out of the swing on a set of hay ladders and crushed his skull. He lived one week and bore his sufferings well until the Lord called him home. Pleasant Mills. Smith & Cowan have just finished their mill dam. The saw mill at this place is riming occasionally. Preaching at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. Nick Wisner contemplates moving to Fort Wayne his former home. A large amount of grain is being hauled to the elevator at this place. Charles Frizner of Delphos, is visiting John Conrad and family this week. Mrs. Albert Fuller returned to her home at Toledo, Ohio, last Saturday, after a several weeks visit here with parents and friends. Eastern Dispatch. Sol Wolf has his new barn about completed. D. W. Rose and wife visited the Boyer family Sunday. The Wren Sunday school will give a picnic on the 20th inst. Some of our people are looking for their boys in blue home soon. A. B. Riler and wife visited Jacob Riley and family last Sunday. A pleasant time was had at the ice cream social at Pleasant Valley Saturday night. Several from here are preparing to attend the teacher’s institute at Decatur in the near future. The Willshire Sunday school is contemplating holding a picnic in Shone’s grove Sep. 10. Norman Jacobs of Berne, and Mr. Stogdill of Pleasant Valley, visited the Jacobs family last Sunday. J. Weaver and family of near Portland. Joseph Daily and wife of near Steele, John Cotrell and Frank Smittley of near Briant, were guests of A. Artman and family last Sunday. Berne. Tim Golden was here Tuesday. John Moran was at Celina, on legal business. Physicians report con fiderable sickness just now. C. C. Schug was at Geneva Thursday on business. Frank Hisey of Jefferson township, was in town Friday. Mike McGriff and Charley Beetle were in town Monday. Nicholas Wagoner and wife of Monroe were in town Friday evening. Our teachers are getting ready to attend the institute at Decatur. ’Squire C. E. Albaugh of Monroe, was in town Tuesday on business, Joe Winteregg and Bub Michaud are canvassing the country at present selling fruit trees. “’Bismarck,” the “glass fresser,” was in town Tuesday, and as usual was lodged in the cooler. Nearly ail of our people were away on Wednesday at the show, the races or the excursion to Detroit. Gasser Bros, have dissolved partnership and are on the war path. They have troubles of their own. Ernest Boegli, who had all preparations made to go to Dakota suddenly changed his plans. We wonder why? Chris Stengel, who has been in the east for several days returned home last night. During his absence John was quite busy at the store. Jacob Atz has sold his harness shop and stock to Noah Ellenbarger and Amos Kirchoffer. Joe Ellenbarger purchased Kirchoffer’s dray, making quite a change in business. Linn Grove. Samuel Hill of Briant, was a caller here T uesday. Burt Ramsey who was circulating in Colorado during the past year has returned John C. Slawson and wife left for Frankfort and Indianapolis on Thursday of last week. George Gottschalk and wife of near Poneto, visited his aged aunt, with the family of Edwin Heller on Saturday. The Misses Minnie and Carry Dun-

bar returned Friday last, having been at Chicago and various other places in Wisconsin during the past four weeks. Uncle George Pontius boarded the train for Elida, Ohio, on \\ ednesday to attend a meeting of the old settlers and family reunion. His outing will be of three weeks duration. The ease in relation to Arthur .Markley vs Peter Parrott for surety of the peace was before Justice Cowans on Tuesday. Trial by jury. Finding in favor of defendant, cost against complaining witness. Oral V. and Sterling P. Hoffmann, Merlin Dunbar, Clayton Shepherd, Frank Nusbaum. David and Albert Studler, Harry Emick, Everet Painter, Tilla Schlagenhauf, Eugene and Charley Morrow took the excursion to Detroit last Wednesday. The basket meeting on last Sabbath was largely attended. Owing to the speaker being called to Tampa. Florida, Rev. Mary Webster of Liberty Center, preached in the forenoon. A woods dinner was then enjoyed by the people, regardless their age. This was followed by music rendered by the Linn Grove Cornet Band, patriotic and sacred songs by the choir and orchestra and a talk by Rev. M. Webster. At 3 o’clock the audience was favored with a sermon by Rev. Page of Bluffton, text Prov. 30, 25 to 28, reads: “The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer. The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rock. The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands. The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in king's palaces." While the sermon was unique it was of interest as the marked attention given would prove. Geo. Nichols, Lew Neaderhouser and Chester Runyon catered to wants in the way of refreshments. In all, the day was a renewal of spirit and energy to the many in attendance. CLIMATE AND CROP BULLETIN. Indiana Section for the Week Ending Aug. 8, 1898. Cool weather prevailed, especially during the nights. Frequent and abundant rains improved corn, potatoes, cabbages, tomatoes and other growing crops; pasturage looks green again. The rains interrupted threshing and injured wheat and oats still in shock. Corn is earing well and now promises a good yield, except in fields where it had been injured too much by the drought: some had been fired in the southern portion. Late potatoes are improved and growing; late field beans, vegetables, garden truck and sweet potatoes look well. Tomatoes have ripened, and canning has commenced. The clover seed crop will be short in some localities; hulling has begun. Heavy shipments of large and good watermellons have begun. In the central and northern portions peaches, plums and pears are abundant; the grape crop is the largest in years. Young clover is improved. Threshing still continues in some localities; the wheat yield is good both in quality and quantity; also rye, except in few fields where the acreage is small. Oats yield a large quantity, but the quality is light in weight. The hay crop is very heavy; millet is not in good condition. Fall plowing progressed rapidly, with the ground in good condition; hog cholera prevails to some extent in the central and northern portions, especially in Wayne and Blackford counties. Loose Smut of W heat. Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station. The season just past seems to have been unusually favorable to the development of fungous diseases. This is e. recially true with reference to the 100 smut of wheat and oats. Owing to 1 '..is fact, numerous inquiries have com ■ to the station, in regard to some me* >d for its prevention. A present it is well known that the loose smut of wheat and other cereals is caused by a minute fungus, which enters the plant while very young and lives inside its tissues, developing its fruit or spores in the head of the growing wheat, this development taking place at the expense of the wheat kernels themselves. The spores as they ripen are carried by currents of air to adjoining plants thus infecting the seed for the coming year, or they are washed off by rains into the soil, w here they may also infect the next season's crop. In this connection it is well to observe the following precautionary measures, which will mitigate much of the loss. Ist—That the seed shall be taken from wheat fields free from smut. 2d —Sow on soil not previously infected with smut spores. Treatment of seed. Since the plants are infected by this fungus in the very early stages of their growth, it is evident that no treatment of the plants in the field will prevent the development of the smut, hence the necessity of treating the seed. The ordinary hot water treatment, as recommended for the stinking smut of wheat and the loose smut of oats has not proved an efficient preventative of the loose smut of wheat, hence it has not been employed by the station to any extent. A recent bulletin (U. S. Department of Agriculture. Farmer’s Bulletin No. 75,) by Swingle, however, prescribes a method of hot water treatment for the loose smut of wheat, which it is claimed, has proved efficient. This method which is to receive a thorough trial at the station this coming season is as fallows: "The seed enclosed in coarse gunny sacks or open baskets, is soaked four hours in cold water. It is then removed and allowed to stand, in the wet sacks about four hours. The enclosed seed is then dipped in a vessel containing water at 110 to 120 degrees Fah., and after a moment it is lifted,

allowed to drain a little and then dipped again. This operation should be repeated several times. The object of this preparatory treatment is to bring each seed in contact with the warm water, and the whole time consumed should not exceed a minute. The sacks of seed should then be plunged in water at 132 degrees Fah., for five minutes, care being exercised in maintaining this temperature within a degree or two throughout the operation, as well as to keep the seed constantly stirred. To maintain the temperature it is necessary to have a third vessel containing boiling water, •by addition of which to vessel No. 2 a uniform temperature may be maintained. The thermometer used should be an accurate one. It has been found that quite a percentage of the seed is killed by this treatment, hence it is recommended that one half more seed be used per acre in planting. William Stuart, DELICATE AND DANGEROUS. Surgical Operation—Samuel Murray Carries a Bullet in His Neck forSizteen Years. Samuel Murray, of near Rushville. Ind., left this city yesterday with a light heart and a bullet in his vest pocket. For sixteen years he had carried the bullet in his neck, where it found a lodgement against thejugular vein. Two weeks ago Mr. Murray came to Fort Wayne, believing that he would soon join the army on the other side of the river of death and last night he started for his home with a happy heart and a new lease of life He had survived one of the most successful surgical operations in which the patient recovers instead of dying, as generally happens. The wound which necessitated the operation was inflicted in 1882, at Rushville during a personal encounter with a burglar. Mr. Murray was first struck over the head with a club, then shot with a thirty-eight caliber pistol while attempting to get up: The bullet struck him under the left eye and passed through the face downward, and to the left and lodged in his neck against the jugular vein, The shot also destroyed the sight of his eye. The local doctors thought it too dangerous an operation to undertake to remove the bullet and the wound eventually healed over. He then visited Cincinnati, when he was advised not to submit to an operation as it would be almost certain to result in death. He rturned home and the wound gave him no more trouble until about six months ago. when his neck commenced to swell and become very painful and his family physician warned him that his end was near at hand. Accompanied by his son. he came to this city two weeks ago to consult Dr. J. W. Younge, who informed him that an operation was the only means of saving his life. To this Mr. Murray consented and Dr. Younge, assisted by his assistant, Dr. Smith, performed the operation. In removing the bullet the doctors laid the jugular vain bare, and a slip of the knife to the extent of one-fourth of an inch would have proven fatal to Mr. Murray. Few men would have survived the terrible wound he recevied sixteen years ago and he now bids fair to live many vears. Mr. Murray is one of the wealthiest and most influential farmers in southeast Indiana. The above is taken from the Fort Wayne Tribune. Telling the truth has been the underlying principle of Dr. Younge’s successful career. In his dealings with all his patients he has lived up to the letter and spirit of this motto: Animated with a sincere desire to relieve suffering and emitigate pain, he has won their confidence. Some months since we alluded to the remarkable cures of this eminent practitioner and as a result many of our readers were led to seek a cure when all other hope was vain. As the publication of the former report has been the means of blessing so many, we publish the following that a large number may be reached and greater good thereby accomplished. The evidence that has been given in this paper by i>eople we know should give the public confidence in Dr. Younge as a physician. His merits have built up a reputation that is an honorable one and we can consistently recommend him to all who are afflicted with any disease. The doctor will be at the Burt House next Monday Aug. 15th, and every four weeks after that during the next year. Peter Smeltzer Burr was born in Rockinham county, Virginia, December 15,1826, and died August 3, 1898, | aged seventy-one years, seven months and eighteen days. At the age of twenty-one years he immigrated with his parents to Fairfield county, near Columbus, Ohio. He was married to Hester Parrish in 1851, and to them seven children were born five sons and two daughters, all of whom are living so far as is known, but that strong monster death, lias severed the chain that holds loved ones together and has taken our father away from us. He said he was waiting to go, and exhorted those around him to meet him in heaven. In 1862 he moved his family to Auglaize county, Ohio, vhere he resided until 1893, when he sold his farm and moved to Decatur, Ind., where he has resided up to the time of his death. He was a kind neighbor, a loving husband and father and was highly respected by I all who knew him. He was a member of the U. B. church during the I last thirty years, he was converted in ; Auglaize county Auglaize circuit, under the labors of Rev. Elias Counseller, and joined the church soon after. He died in the triumphs of a living faith in the son of God. Funeral services were held at the U. B. church by Rev. W. H. Shepherd. luterment in the Beery cemetery.

HUMOR OF THE HOUR. The grimy captain of the mountain battery hurried forward to meet the infantry colonel. “Colonel,” he shouted with a hasty salute, “I want you to detail a man from your ranks to help us work the guns. That last charge thinned us out. ” "Certainly, sir,’’cried the colonel, “what sort of a man do you want: “I want a man who is strong in the arms,” the captain replied, “one who is regularly accustomed to carrying heavy and awkward weights. I want him to handle the ammunition for gun No. 4. He must carry the shells and solid shot from the caisson to the gun. ” The colonel turned to his command, and in a ringing voice stated the artilleryman’s desire. Then he called for a volunteer. Instantly a little man with a pale face and a somewhat bent back stepped briskly from the ranks and saluted. The colonel looked him over. “He wants a man who is strong in the arms, ” he repeated. “Yes, colonel,” said the little man. “But you—where did you acquire the necessary strength?” The little man smiled and again saluted. “Well, colonel,” he said with an air of conscious triumph, “I reckon I’m as fit as any man in the regiment. I moved my wife's house plants more than 400 times during the spring months. ” “He’ll do,” roared the artilleryman, and the two hastily climbed the hill.— Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Relic Vender’s Case. “I’ve been a-sellin of war relics,” said the old inhabitant, “fer 20 year gone, but this here new war has knocked the old one clean out. I don’t have no civil war trade now. People don’t take no intrust in it. What they wants is new relics of the war what’s goin on at this speakin, an them’s what I can’t git till the war ends. I do hope the guver’ment will push matters an bring the war to a end. My business is suff’rin, I tell you. I chopped up three pine trees in splinters an sold a cord or two fer relics of the Maine, but even the Maine is a sorter back number now an sells slow. What I -wants is SpanishAmerican brass buttons, old swords, bones an bullets, an I can’t git ’em till the war ends.”—Atlanta Constitution. A Reasonable Inference. “Charley, dear,” said young Mrs. Torkins, “I thought you said you had read aloud all there was in the paper about the war. ” “I thought I had. ” “Well, here’s one about the Spanish fleet that you missed. ” “What does it say?” “I haven’t read it yet. But it’s headed ‘Mysterious Disappearance.’ ” — Washington Star. War Novelties. “We ought not to let it get out that there are over a thousand Philippine islands. ” “What harm will it do?” “The women will be trying to buy them in for progressive euchre prizes. ’ ’ —Chicago Record. A Changre. Billy—l understand you’ve bought a dog to keep burglars away. Freddy—Yes. Billy—You are not troubled any more at night, then, I suppose? Freddy—Only by the dog.—London Tit-Bits. They’d Strike a Frost. Bigge—What is this new scheme you say the Spaniards have for raising funds? Jigge—Weyler and the young king are coming here to go into vaudeville. —Town Topics. A Milder Penalty. Tom—l must admit that I have been quite attentive to both girls, but of course I can’t marry them both. Dick (cheerfully)—Of course not. There’s some consolation in that.—New York Truth. Strong Men. “Me sadder is der strongest man on der block; he broke an iron bar wid his two han’sgetting outer jail last night.” “Go on! I heard me sadder say he’d broke four men wid one hand. ” —New York World.

A Time of Torment. \ Jk linn \ iJr i\ I - rThe Duck—l hate to see summer some! The Drake—You don’t mean it! The Duck—Yes, it’s the time when I’m chased the most.—New York Journal. One Descent to Be Deplored. “The Spanish dons are very proud of their descent, I suppose. ’ ’ “ Well, yes, but they are not boasting »f the descent of their bonds.”—Vim. Inconsistent. Be said he couldn’t go to war, His poor nerves wouldn’t stand it, Cut every day he’s at the game, A yelling like a bandit. —Philadelphia North Americfm.

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TO CONTHACTORS, Notice is hereby- given that the boacommissioners ot Adams county tn,;' will receive sealed bids at the Auditor";." 1 in Decatur, in said county, until wr " ofilee ’ Wednesday. August 31. 1898. at 10 o'clock a. m. for three iron abutments for same. Plans and specifications on fileatths... veyor’s office. The board reserves thete reject any or all bids 10 „., Noah Mangold, ~' u Auditor Adans Co. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersianrt administrator ot the estate ol Arkfaon B Baughman, deceased, will offer for sale it public auction, at the late resideuceot th. decedent, at Steele, [Salem,] in BlueCre" township. Adams eounty. Indiana, on Friday, September 2,1898, the personal property of said estate consisting One two year old colt, one brood mare, two six year old bay horses, one eight year old horse two spring colts, two milch cows one yearling heifer, two spring calves, twenty head of ewes, fifteen head of lambs, one young boar, three brood sows, one two horse wagon one pair hay ladders, three sets of barne*. one Deering mower, (new.) plows, barrow? sleds, chains, ninety bushels of oats, forty bushels of whegt, sixteen aeres of corn intie field, twentv-tlve bushels of corn in the crib, farming implements, household and kitehen furniture, and various other articles. JTERMS OF SALE: For all amounts not exceeding tire dollars, cash in hand. For amounts of 11 vedollarsand upwards, a credit of twelve months will be given. Note bearing six per cent, interest after maturity, with approved security, and waiting valuation or appraisement ’law-, will > required. Oscar L. Vaxce, Administrator. Wore B. Erwiu, Attorney. 2M Adams County Teachers' Institute. The annual session of the Adams County Teachers' Institute, will eon- j vene in the Presbyterian church, in j Decatur, Indiana, on Monday. August 22, 1898, at 10: a. in. The indicate are that the session will not only be interesting but profitable, as good instructors have been secured. Bernard Bigsby A. M. of Detroit, Michigan, will give instruction in laa- i guage, psychology and child study. I Mr. Bigsby is author of many educa- . tional works. Prof. L. W. Fairfield of the Instate Normal College of Angola. Indiana, will give instruction in history and literature. Prof. Arthur L. Mason of Columta Indiana, has been secured as musical director. J. S. Boyers. A. 8.. M. D.. of Dw tur. Indiana, has consented to gives lesson on the subject. "Hon School Work Produces Near Sightednes.-. This is a timely subject, and all should hear it. On Monday evening the audience will be entertained bv Henry Lauteiiau. O. L. Vance. Wesley Hoffman. (The Bov Orator.) and-the Mandolin Club. Mr. Lankenau will tell about "The Battle of Gettysburg-® fighting at “Devils Den.” and ® grand charge made by the Conte®. j ates. T ,r On Tuesday evening Prof. L ■ Fairfield will lecture on the sub/ - “Some Studies iu Life. , On Wednesday evening BenM Bigsby A. M.. will deliver a lecture on the subject, “Thomas Arnold. On Thursday evening Prof. A. Morgan, of "LaPorte. give a lecture on the subject, fl - ing the Record.” Mr. Morgan say- “ Please do not allow my benu stranger to prevent you from a ing. It is wholly unnecessary to so. One of the largest alldien f ff ; have had was in a city "'here >f, ■ known to but one man. anc town the very day I arrived, not how many were afterwards > - . thev had not done the same. . All lectures will be given Presbyterian church ami ir - except ou Thursday evening. this lecture a small admission! f« be charged to help defray expt - A cordial invitation is exteno all, especially to all t { lOS ? " iu touch terested, and wish to kJ with the educational ?P in “ -,/at- • cannot attend the entire y OU i tend part of the session a 1 are welcome at any time. ,]jers edlv all teachers. of i and the various school Adams county will b® VL An Institute Daily will » also the names of all m" s j n atthe number of days eae i tendance. Will your min absent' ed? You cannot affont t l ' [ eiisal it. . Trusting we may have { profitable and successful • main, Yours very trui. • g u pj, 21-2 Ibvin Bbandybebrv, z