Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 1 September 1898 — Page 8

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Williams. John Hey of Preble will soon be an inhabitant of this place. Henry Koeneman enjoyed a free ride to Fort Wayne last Saturday. Fred Mailand of Fort Wayne, and Louis Mailand of Decatur, Sundayed with their parents here. Henry Broekmeier and Wm. Doehrnian attended the mission festival in Union township last Sunday. N. Houk of near Monroeville, was in this neighborhood last Monday looking for some sheep that had got away from him. Ferdinand and Charles Bering returned from Nebraska last Wednesday. They report a good time, and say that our crops are better than those in the west. More than twenty million free samples of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve have been distributed by the manufacturers. What lietter proof of confidence in it’s merits do you want ? It cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in the shortest space of time. Page Blackburn. nonmouth. Ola Evans has lieen on the sick list for the past two weeks. T. R. Moore of Decatur, is drilling a well on the Christen farm. Rev. Freyberger conducted communion services at Concord last Sunday. Most of our teachers put in most of their time attending the institute at Decatur. E. S. Christen of Hymera, Indiana, has been seen in our midst for the past few days. Mike Lord has been very ill wit h typhoid fever for the past two weeks but is somewhat better at this writing. | Maude McLaughlin returned to { her home at Wichita, Kansas, after a visit with John Evans and family ami other friends.' Rev. B. B. Uhl returned to his home i at North Baltimore, Ohio, after a week’s visit with John Christen and family. His wife will remain another week. Berne. The new bell for the school house arrived Tuesday, Miss Lena Brantt is visiting relatives at Fort Wayne. Chas Brownoof Woodburn, Sundayed with his parents. Samuel E. Shepherd is filling the vacancy of Sam Riesen. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Waggoner a boy baby, last Saturday.

I Cut Price I I China Sale I X Monday, August 22, and continue one week only. At this X Sg sale all our fancy imported China will go at first cost, and X X a great many things at much less. We want to put out x X what we have on hand, to make room for our immense X Holiday line, which will arrive later. Please bear in mind x X that these goods to be sold at this special sale are all the x X very best French and German china, and the newest pat- x x terns—no old stale stuff, but bright, new and clean. You x X can save big money by making your purchases at this sale. X X Remember the best pieces always go out first, and to get X X your choice from the entire lot you must come early. We X X also will offer at this time Glassware and Dinnerware X cheaper than you ever heard of it before. At this sale no X X goods sold on time or laid away. X II The Old, Reliable Place p I

Albert Michaud of Briant, wi s a business caller iiere Saturday. Rev. Becker will speak at the Mennonite church Saturday evening. Twenty-six tickets were sold here fort the excursion to Michigan Tuesday. Mrs. Jacob Felber who has been siek with typhoid fever is slowly improving. Jacob Atz is the happy papa of a little boy which arrived at his home Sunday night. The Misses Emma Ershman Tessa Barkley and Eva Acker of Decatur, were guests of Miss Jenny Ray over Sunday. Pete Bailey and Fred Stuttler are the ones who called this week and paid for a year’s subscription for the Democrat. A native of Japan whose name can’t be remembered by an American, lectured at the different churches here Sunday and Monday. All who wish to settle for the Democrat can for convenience sake pay the same to Stengel & Craig and get authorized receipt. Mission services will be held at the Reformed church next Sunday. Rev. Becker the noted speaker of Dayton, Ohio, will speak in the afternoon. Sam Simison left Friday for Michigan, where he will have a dwelling built by Eli Baumgartner, Rud Moser. Wm. Nusbaum and Emanuel Lehman of this place. Mrs. Jacob S. Moser who has been sick with typhoid fever for the last seven weeks, died Monday night. The funeral services were held at the Reformed church Wednesday afternoon. and the remains were laid to rest in the M. R. F. cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved family. Linn Grove. S. Shepherd of Lima, was prospect ing for the location of a barber shop here Frieday of last week. F. A. W. Lindsey and wife are visiting relatives at and about Winchester. Their outing will continue one week. W. G. Young and Andrew Jacobs of Fort Wayne, gave J. G. Adler a friendly call last Monday. They attended the babreeue picnic. To keep pace with things asarethey now. Newville, through the Berne Bond, advertised our town and community for an ice cream festivity held at that place last Saturday night. Mrs. Cathrine Slawson and children left for Indianapolis Tuesday in response to a telegram that the husband and father who visited the sanitary springs at Martinsville, had taken a relapse and is now in the care of his brother at the capital city. A cornet band of Decatur passing the highways and hedges bidding the populace by musical advertisement to attend the Turtle Barbecue at Price's bridge held last Sunday, paraded our town last Wednesday. Their appearance rather indicated that they were denizens of the seat of the late war. The I. O. O. F. Lodge at Petroleum will entertain the public in the adjacent grove on Sunday. Sept. 11. Good speakers have been secured together with music, vocal and instrumental that will edify and please. Everybody is invited, so come with laden dinner basket and spend the day in wholesome instruction and pleasantness. Eugene Runyon and wife and David H. Miller left for Oden. Michigan, early Tuesday morning. Eugene as-

firmed by i .at, I will never start tint ; gun. plenty of amunition and fishing tackle are on board, then will follow my portable trunk with ambition and muscle. We book them for a good time. Dave will cut bait and sack the game. The patrons of the Turtle massacre picnic numbered by thousands and hailed from all points of the compass. Bluffton, Huntington. Fort Wayne and other points within a radius of thirty-five miles were represented. Five’brass bands, a merry-go-round, and balloon ascension were the attractions. Venders of refreshments done a great business. Many of the multitude were loth to depart until the day was drawn to night. Real Estate Transfers. W. G. Kramer to J. A. Linton. 40 acres. Wabash township. $620. S. Campbell to J. W. Vizard. 80 acres, St. Marvs township. 81.000. John W. Toild to William Reynolds lot 282. Geneva, .SSOO. G. W. Rockwood to Rhoda Rockwood, 40 acres, Jefferson tp., 81.00. J. D. Martz to B. W . Sholty et al, lot 27. Monroe, 8450. J. W. Peterson to Rebecca Bunner, lot 5, Rivarre. $450. Nathan Ehrman to Harriet Bowers. 40 acres. Kirkland township. $1,600. M. R. E. Cemetery to C. Gilliom, lot 81, $lO. Samuel Hetter to M. V. Miller, 4 acres. St. Marys township. 8175. W. W. Foreman to Caroline Boan, lot 167. Berne. 8500. W. W. Porter et al to Niblick & Co., 47 acres, St Marys township, $47.74. Emma Redding to Oris B. Lewis, lot 176. Berne, $l5O. Jacob Butcher to Grace A. Harper, pt. lot 163, Geneva, $1,200. C. E. Harper to W. C Glendening. 30 acres. Wabash township. $1,200. Lola Butcher to Jacob Butcher, pt. lot 163. Geneva, $112.50. Minnie M. Burk to Jacob Butcher, pt. lot 163, Geneva, 112.50. Rebecca A. Weaver to M. E. Artman, 40 acres, St. Marys tp.. SBOO. Mary E. Artman to R. V. Weaver, 40 acres, St. Marys tp., SSOO. Samuel H. Hocker to S. Pease, 80 acres, French township. $2,700. Geo. A. Bobylia to E. Carmeare, 40 acres, St. Marys township. S3OO. Joseph Pogue to Jesse Pogue, 40 acres. Monroe township. $1,225. Davis Foster to John Goodwin, 118 acres, St. Marys tp.. $4,700. “I Was Weak. Nervous and Run Down.” I want to testify to the good Brown’s] Cure has done me. I was weak, nervous and run down in vitality when I commenced taking it; it has done ev-: erything for me and I am now a new being. A number of my friends also j speak with gratitude of the good your i medicine has done them it is indeed ; a grand remedy. Yours Gratefully, Mrs. L. V. Criig, 907 Mass. Ave.. In-| dianapolis, Ind. Such is the testimony of thousands concerning Brown’s Cure, a Perfect Family medicine, the best remedy known for the liver, kidneys and bowels, a positive cure for dyspepsia and all bowel troubles, sick headache, nervousness, constipation and loss of sleep. If you suffer try this great remedy and find health and happiness. Sold by Page Blackburn. Price 7." cts. Yi-Ki cures corns and warts. 15c Notice to Holders of County Orders. Notice is hereby given to all parties holding county orders issued previous to the Ist day of May, 1894. that funds are on hand to pay the same, and that they cease bearing interest from the date of this publication. Noah Mangold, Auditor Adams Co. Jonas Neuenschwander, Treasurer Adams Co., Ind. August 25,1898. 24-4

INSTITUTE. The Teachers’ Hass Meeting of The \ ear, Closed £*t The Presby ■ terian Church Friday. The Institute was an Unlimited Success From Start to Finish and Everybody Is Satisfied. THURSDAY MORNING. The hour for beginning found the . house well filled. After the members had been supplied with music they ■ united in singing "Day in its Splen- ' dor." The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Daniels of the First Methodist church, of Decatur. He read an instructive lesson from i the Scripture and led in an impressive prayer. The institute then sang "The Comrades’ Parting. The superintendent expressed a desire taat this be a dav of sociability as well as ' work. Prof. Fairfield then began the regular work on a further lesson in literature. We have to grow into literature and can not take it by force. ' A teacher should read worthy literature before the children. Emerson ' says: “All men, like splendid temples, send their spires high, but that the difference between great men and all men is, that great men are able to touch all men at their highest." A teacher must go out into the field of i literature and exercise his sensitiveness. Three relations exist between i things: 1. The law of likeness. 2, | Things that are unlike. 3. Things I which are continuous in time and in space. After intermission Prof. Mason conducted a lesson in music. He first took up the note song which had been begun at a former lesson. Music and literature are closely allied. The scale was completed' and a further drill in skips was given. The class was drilled in sight reading and sharpsand flats explained. Dr.Bigsby then finished his work on the scheme of phonics, interesting the institute in the manner of presenting the means of rapid writing. On the subject of Child Study he said teachers are architects and builders. Each man's house is the residence of his own individuality. The best in life is a blending of human sympathy and heart tenderness, obstinance, purity, wisdom, faith and reason. The education of the Spartans and Athenians was dwelt upon. The Spartans developed physical strength; the Athenians aimed at purity and beauty. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. The first subject was a lesson on music by Prof. Mason. He taught I the effect of the dot and the tie. Some time was spent upon preparatory ex- i i ercises in two part singing. Also fur ] I ther drill upon sight singing. Prof. Fairfield then continued his work on I literature. The children must pass I : through certain experiences before; they can grasp certain phases in liter- ] attire. He should be made familiar | with the best in literature. If the j child reads literature and gets onlv the physical meaning, the labor is not lost. A teacher needs faith in the instructive forms of children. Some time was spent in a further analysis of“ The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.’’ The speaker then pictured the home life of Robert Burns. “To a Mouse” was read and commented upon. Dr. Bigsby then gave a talk to the county school officials. This county has the grandest system of jxipular education in the world. He spoke of sanitary matters, school appliances and selection of competent teachers. A trustee | is the mainspring of the educational movement in his township. After' intermission Mr. Wechter of Blue Creek township, made a short talk. He has been trustee nine years and ; never missed an institute. Trustee | Brown of Kirkland township, told of his early school days in the county. ; Prof. Brittson and Dore Erwin made | short talks. Dr. Boyers spoke on | “How school work produces nearsightedness." The anatomy of the eye was j illustrated by means of diagrams. Myopia is not born with the child.. There is not as much myopia among 1 ■ laborers as among students. The per I cent of myopia is higher in Germany than in this country. Overwork at close range under unfavorable sanitary conditions is the primary cause of myopia. Dr. Bigsby then completed his remarks of the forenoon on Child Study or Character Building. In the ] house we build you must place compassion, reverence, tact and the art of I conversation. THURSDAY EVENING. Prof. Morgan delivered his lecture i "Breaking the Record" to a crowded house. FRIDAY MORNING. The opening song was “Day in its Splendor." Rev. E. W. Kruse conducted the devotional exercises, reading a Scripture lesson and leading in an earnest, heartfelt prayer. The institute then sang “Far Away." After some announcements the regular work was begun by Prof. Fairfield who gave further instructions in literature. He dwelt upon discourse. The soul acts through the intellect, the sensibilities and the will. There are three kinds of prose writings, namely, ordinary prose, scientific prose, and philosophic prose. A teacher should read some literature entirely aside from his regular school work. 'He should be able to discriminate between the different phases of literature. Eugene Fields’ poems were taken up. He read poems calculated to awaken ini terest in literature among the boys. The roll was called and the institute ! took a ten minute rest. After intermission Mr. Mason conducted the last lesson in music. He said that he would devote the time to review and answering questions. The entire work of the week was gone over and in doing so many new and interesting points were brought out. After

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thanking the institute for the interest > given and help rendered, the work was ! concluded by singing "Auld Lang Svne. Prof. Bigsby then interested the institute by a lesson on "Child Study." The Prof, spoke of the importance of the subject. The teacher must know the character of each child. The brain of the child is a collection of cells which are pure and extremely sensitive. Storing the mind with facts lis not imparting knowledge. As the heart is the engine of the blood, so the j brain is the engine of mental images. ' Some points were given upon concen : tration of thought, and an exercise s was given showing how to concentrate - the mind. Institute adjourned till 1:15. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Prof. Fairfield lectured on “Teachers’ Equipments." He told of certain qualities which some persons may have which are not requisites of a teacher. He pictured some teachers who have come under his observation and which were examples of poor and of good teachers. In order to rise, . one must beat the air that is next to | him. A teacher must have firmness in decision but he must have patience. We must feel the power of manhood ior womanhood or we stand in the presence of childhood. I would emphasize this: “Be sincere. Have honesty of purpose and tie clean at heart." Prof. Bigsby paid a tribute to Prof. Fairfield then gave an interesting talk upon translation of some Indian language, using a chart by I which he showed how the writing in rock was written. The subject of Child Study was resumed, continuing along the line of concentration. He talked of personal magnetism. Some one says that the air does not communicate thought but that the ether does. A teacher must lie able to reach the different natures of the different boys and girls. Be careful with the ones who are too bright, and with those who are timid. He referred to the wonderful blessing of books. But few people know how to read a book. Be careful what you read. A good novel is as good as a good picture, but a poor one is a dangerous thing. Be careful in your habits and bearing. He made a few remarks extolling the name of our county superintendent. The jubilee singers then rendered two selections. After intermission the Foreman Sisters rendered some excellent music. Superintendent Brandyberry gave a few words of encouragement. He is proud of our schools but hopes to make them even better. Mr. Lun" of the Geneva schools said he had been much lienefitted by the work of the week, and was surprised at the interest taken. The following resolutions were adopted by the institute: “Whereas, the teachers of Adams county have once more been called together by our earnest and conscientious county superintendent, who has made such a i noble selection of instructors and en-

tertainers; therefore be it Resolved, That we. as teachers of Adams county extend our heartfelt thanks to him. and that we will aid him in everything that will help improve the schools of the county. That we extend our thanks to the instructors, to the people of Decatur, and es pecially to the Presbyterian church for their hospitality. And should it lie the will of Sup’t Brandvberrr,in whom we have the greatest confidence, to employ Dr. Bigsby and Prof. Fair field as instructors for another year, that we the teachers of Adams county will gladly welcome them. Special Notice to Teachers. Notice is hereby given that there will be a special examination of applicants for high school licenses at thotiice of the county superintendent in Decatur. Indiana, on Saturday. September 10, 1898. Applicants will examined in the subjects which they teach onlv. Examinations begin at 9:00 a. m. Yours truly. Irvin Brandyberry, County Superintendent. No Truth In Report. Washington, Aug. 30.—1 ti» the war department that c h er ® » truth in the report that Camp Montauk point, is to be abaudouM either as a result of Secretary Age inspection or on any otner accountjutant General Corbin says tbeca ““ was established only as a place t porary detention for the troops reu mg from the fever infected d* s jn c , Cuba in order to avoid the poMib‘ > the introduction of yellow eTer „ . was not intended as a pertnanen and will be abandoned served tiie special purpose toi w was established. N.w Form ot Houorabls Dl«cb» r r* Washington, Aug. 30.—The na'l partment was furnished a new 0 honorable discharge from the na use in case of the man serving auxiliary fleet. It differs * ltt . m the regular form of discharge i its decoration, which consists o * engravings of an old type m converted yacht, and a comm stroyer of the Yosemite type- , classes of vessels on which the serve men were called to serve. A medical authority in clares that not one of German fessional bicyclists has a soun A Japanese bride gives her w presents to her parents as ar j a g ■ recompense for their trouble m h er - ,j j 5 per Rubber tires on a carriage cent to the durability of ‘ . 0 and decrease the cost of repai s ceut - o f th* The outsider-alls of , ,is houses in MexiA > are from t ' , feet thick to J withstand e > ■ shocks. I . 4 In modprn Saval vessels seldom Borne within 1 of each other ulitil the vanqu ■ > sei strikes her cMlors.