Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1898 — Page 7

THE CHRISTMAS STORE NIBLICK & CO., IS NOW READY.— The happy Holiday times are here, or so near that there is no time to be lost in choosing gilts. Our Holiday purchases this season are the most extensive ever made, ihe whole of this big store is crowded with bargains. • t —_ _

' LADIES’ HANDKERCHIEFS. ! I'nequaled offering for the Holidays. Visit our handkerchief department for The Newest Styles, The Best Values, The Very Lowest prices. See oitr line of . . . Hemstitched and Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Lace Edges and Embroidered Handkerchiefs. Swiss Escalloped and Embroidered Handkerchiefs. We have them to suit all classes from 5 cents to $1.25. Fancy Applique Shams, Scarfs and Doylies of all qualities and styles; the- most complete line shown. Make your selections early. See east show window for display of Handkerchiefs. Shams. Scarfs and Doylies.

Every department filled with Christmas Novelties. See our fine display of Fancy Chinaware. The largest open stock in the city. NIBLICK & COMPANY.

Additional Locals. Everything ready for ehristmas at Hensley's. 40-2 Refreshments are served at the Art Loan each evening. First-class photos 50 cents per doz. at Knoff's old stand. 40tf Peter Bryan, of Jefferson was lookafter business in this city last Tuesday. Genuine 1847 Roger Bros, silver knives and forks at Ashbaueher A Bell's. 40-2 You can see more for ten cents at the Art Loan than yon could see in a life time spent in travel. Cut oak. golden oak. birch, mahogany anil every other late finish m till style furniture at. L. Yager A Son's. Have you seen Hensley's stock of jewlery for ehristmas presents, it is the tinest stock that has ever struck Decatur. 40-2 You always did and always can find any thing you want for a ehristmas present at L. Yager A Son's furniture store. Call and see for your self. 40-2 Al Fristoe, at the Peoples’ Bakery, gives special prices to teachers, churches and Sunday schools. See him before buying your Christmas candy. ~ 38-4 The Berne Witness came out last week with twelve bright news pages, and was a handsome little sheet. 1 he Witness has added a new cylinder press to their office. All persons knowing themselves indebted to Peter Holthouse, will please call and settle at once. Office at tin Adams County Bank. 30ti \Ye will make it an object for every teacher, church and Sunday school comitte to buy goods of us if low prices and good goods will beany induce nient. Yours Truly, Coffee A Baker. The nicest present for papa or mam ma for ehristmas is a pair of spectacls at Hensley's. He will examine the eyas after ehristmas and properly fit me glans to the eyes with out extra charge. 40-2 The largest load of timber which was ever brought to this esty came in yesterday. The load contained 2880 feet of sugar and beech lumber and was the property of John W. \ ail. bra Rohr brougir the load in. Aii.s. Morrison has a splendid col lection of relics which have Ijeen gathered in years of travle from all over the country. They are among the attractions at the Art Loan now being held at the Methodist Church. The entertainment to lx- given at the Catholic church next Tuesday by the choir, assisted by a number of Decatur’s most talented musicians, promises to be a rare treat and will no douljt be greatly enjoyed by music lovers.

Buy pure fresh candy at Candy Kitchen. 40-1 "Blaney's Hired Girl” is coming to town. December 27th. Roger Bros, genuine 1847 silver ware at Ashbaueher A Bell's. 40 2 Dr. A. L. DaVilbiss was at Fort Wavne Monday on professional business. We have Roger Bros 1847 silver spoons for sale, see them. Ashbauch er A Bell. 40-2 Ernest Bolds has the highest score at the bowling alley so far, he having made a record of 161 points. Watch Auten A Gay's establish ment and find how easy it is to find just what you want for Xmas presents. For Sale or Trade My residence on north Second street. Decatur. Will sell or trade for small property with cash difference. Address W. 11. Reed. Fort Wayne. The Clover Leaf railway will put on a new train between Toledo and St. Louis in the near future which will eclipse any thing of the sort, ever seen in this “neck o the woods. Holiday goods, pictures, cut oak, o-olden oak mahogany center tables, china closets, book and library eases, rockers, couches, at any price, easels, screens and music stands, call and see them. L. Yager A Son's. Many books which were published in the sixteenth and seventeenth een turv are among the exhibits at the Ai Loan. Among them is an old volume published in 1737, which was the. pro perty of grandpa Rieter. Among the exhibits at the Art Loan now being held, at the Me , hodist ; Church is a physicians Scottish amt which is more than one hundred and fifty vears old. It Mongs to George Lowden and is an old heirloom of die . family. The new receiver of the Clover Leal ; railroad is judge, orator. 0 , which he finds the toad. Pianos, organs, guitars, mandolins. KU.'“Unm «-u« In 411 bowht direct from factories and ' 11 prices defving eompetion. I sold at pnir • k VO u want a Write us for any maK yi ;{( . ( . 1 price on. as- S ■ pleasant can, f ” „ n other vear. i to the Democrat so . Dave is the flourishing > saw null and ” on account • business, just at pn sem of the excellent roads. (

Wonderful CLOAK Bargains. Our garments are entirely new, and the best fitting to be had. t t _ — ——- LADIES’ & LADIES’ JACKETS. JACETS. at $9.73. 54.98. The new T Rough and darted / \ 8 smooth sleeves, all ; i y. 'dyy cloths, good colors, tan ' lining castor, blue ’ '! .■ and latest ! black, silk . 1 style lined, worth • worth [ $12.50 to sls. $7.50. BEYOND EXPECTATIONS. Our success this season has been far ahead of last season, and has proven that our stock is most complete, and our styles and the fitting of our garments cannot be ' equaled, as we have proven in past seasons. We have no old styles to show you, but all the latest styles at right prices.

One hundred kinds of candy at the - Candy Kitchen. 40-1 Quite a large crowd attended the Art Loan last evening. Ladies attention. Rogers Bros. 1847 silver ware at Ashbaueher A Bell's. Miss Lizzie Bushnell was the guest of Miss Minnie Shepherd of Ossian over Sunday. Cheapest place in the city to buy your ehristmas nuts and candy at. Candy Kitchen. 40 1 We lead, others follows, in quality and prices. Call and be convinced. Yours truly. H. A. Fristoe, Peoples Bakery. 38- 4 Al Fristoe has given Santa Claus permission to make his headquarters with him during the holidays. Call and see him if you want candy at rock bottom prices. 38-4 Interest at the Moore bowling alley continues to grow and large crowds fill the hall every afternoon and evening. The game promises to become, a popular one here. Marriage license have been issued during the past week to Henry J. Kolmerten and Emma H. Beineke. Daniel J. Wickel and Ella Steele, William Meyer and Rosina Conrad. The commissioners adjourned late yesterday afternoon after having disposed of all the business of the regular December session. I hey meet again January 5. at which time bids vvill be considered for the construction of the new gravel roads. We have never ‘■een goods sell so cheap as they are this year at Hensley's jewelry’ 'store. lie was showing us his goods which he is selling for one third less than last year, but Hensley will sell it lie can make anything at all. besides he will engrave everything free. 40-2 \t Dyonis Smith's a full and complete line of fresh moats, lard, staple and fancy groceries. canned goods, tobaccos, cigars, and everything appertaining to his trade, is constantly on hand. Everything fresh and sold at rock bottom prices. Remember us during the holiday season. 39t2 The New Fair Store has a handsome half page display ad in today's issue and von will do" well to read the, bargains talked of therein. Santa Claus takes a very prominent part in the advertisement and from the looks of Dave's store the old fellow is actually making his headquarters with him. Manager Bosse has been working for several weeks in his efforts to secure a good attraction for holiday week and he has succeeded. "Blaneys Hired Girl" which comes to Decatur on the night of December 27th. is said to be one of the funniest shows on the road to day. The house will no doubt be crowded and you should secure your seats as soon as possible.

Candy Kitchen lias cheap candy, also pure candy. 40-1 Large 82.00 arm rocker for 81.00 at L. Yager A Son's. 40-2 You can buy n large upholstered lounge for 83.00 at. L. Yager A Son’s Ladies see our line of Roger Bros. 1847 silverware. Ashbaueher A Bell. "Florida on Wheels" will exhibit at the G. R. A I. railway December. 21 and 22nd. Hon. John T. Kelley, of Jefferson township was a business caller In the the city Tuesday. George A. Campbell, representing the Victor bicycle company, was in the city yesterday. Remember the Main also remember that you can get the most for your money at Colchins. 39-3 Go to Colchins and get his prices on Christmas candies, which are of the best quality as he handles no trash. ' Buy your musical instruments at the Bazaar, for we knock the sound out of high prices, and have a cash balance in your favor. 38w4 Al Fristoe, at the Peoples' Bakery. 1 has bought 15,000 pounds of Christ ■ mas candy that he is going to sell at ' rock bottom prices. Give him a call. Will Trout, one of Decatur’s most popular young men. who has been attending college at Chicago during the past two years, was married to one of Van Wert’s fairest daughters last Sat ’ urdav evening. Dr. Trout and family I of this city were present. The Art Loan given by the Mite » society of the M. E. church, in the lecture room, opened last evening and II is a complete success. The display contains relics from every country in . the. world, several expensive pieces ’ of art are on exhibition. It is said that the collections of relics owned by Mrs. Rev. Daniel contains an article from each and every country in the world. The admission is only ten cents and if you did not attend the ' opening last evening you should not fail to go tonight or tomorrow night, i Au excellent program is rendered each . | evening. > i Among the numerous crowds of ladies from surrounding cities who have taken advantage of the elegant roads and visited our city, none seem to have enjoy themselves more than ' the Geneva- crowd which arrived here ' Friday noon. The crowd was composed of seventeen ladies, and from all appearances their day was a pleas ant one. They took dinner at the f Burt House, and then proceeded to spend the afternoon in shopping and • calling on friends. Among the numi ber were Mesdames Michael McGriff. ■ R. R. Bradford, G. W. Grim, F. Bass. , M. F. Atwood, C. A. Haviland. D. ( . . . Baker. Hattie Schindler. F. Hale. A. I Juday. W. Glendening. J. L. WheelI er. and H. McGirmet and Misses . Ella Beehbolt and Pearl Linton. I

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DRESS GOODS AND SILKS. We are offering some special good ' i bargains in this line this week, and you will do well by looking in time before the choice bargains are gone. Nice, nobby dress patterns for Xmas. Nothing more suitable for this occasion. All SI.OO novelties, this week for 75c. All 75c novelties, this week for 50c. All 50c novelties, this week for 37c. All wool novelties, this sale 21c. All fancy silks that were §IOO, this : sale 72 cents. AU fancy silks that were 75c to 85c, this sale 55 cents. All fancy silks that were 50c, this sale 37 cents. These are bargains you can not afford to miss, and you will be well paid to look through our immense line before you buy.

Holiday Rates. The Chicago A Erie railway will sell excursion tickets at rate of one and a third fare for round trip from points west of Salamanca and to points on connecting lines within Central Passenger Association Territory. Tickets will be sold on Dec. 23-24-25-26-30-31 and January Ist and 2nd good for return to Jan. 3rd, 1899. J. W. DeLong, Agent. Christmas Photographs. Photos 50c per dozen. Button photos 25c up to 81.00 All work guaranteed suitable at Knoff s old stand. 40tf The new great organ >f the St. Mary’s Church is nearmg s completion. ’ It will be one of th >• inest in the state, and Decatur has tson to be proud of it. It has 21 iking stops and 12 stops for mecl. -al action, 1,250 pipes. On the Lt,'th of this mouth a grand concert will be given on this new organ. Profs. G. Foertseh of Delphos. Ohio. H. Krull and Sister Alovsis will be the organists. Some excellent singing will be added forthe occasion. The. Choral I nion of this citv will render two beautiful choruses, the St. Mary’s choir will render also some choice selections. To all it promises to become a grand treat, the like of which has not been, and may not so soon be again in Decatur. All are cordially invited. Tickets ~0 cents for any part of the church. Tickets for sale at Holthouse Callow A Co. after the 15th. The next attraction of the Business Men’s lecture course will be given on Wednesday evening. Dec. 21. It will consist of readings from the most popular literature by Earl B. Xewton, and whistling solos by "Indiana s Child Whistler." Miss Bessie Hunter. This promises to be a rare treat. Both come highly recommended. Follow ing are a few testimonials: “If you wish an enjoyable entertainment, and one of unquestionable merit, invito Mr. Xewton to spend an evening in vour midst." Warren. G.. Tribune. "Au evening with Mr. Xewton will always remain among our pleasant memories." A. C. Pierson, professor of English literature. Hiram college. "Mr. Xewton is an excellent elocutionist. can hardly be excelled. He made manv friends in this place, who will be glad to have him return." Youngs town (Ohio) Telegram. "Mr. Earl Brockway Xewton's recital of A Christmas Carol before the Ohio State Association of Elocutionists, in Cleveland, was enthusiastically re ceived and pronounced one of the best numbers on the convention program." Cleveland Leader. "The program last evening was highly appreciated. Mr. Xewton is wonderfully versatile, and is a thorough artist. Van Wert Bulletin. Season tickets foi the rest of the course can now be secured for eighty cents, single tickets thirty-live cents.

Joint Township Institute. The institute which was held in district Xo. 6, Preble township Dec. 3, was highly commended by all present. The spirit which it involved showed that both the Kirkland and Preble township teachers are stand ing along the front rank in the educational line. Institute was called to order by Trustee Fruchte at 9:30 o'clock a. m. J. F. Fruchte conducted the opening exercises which consisted of singing "America" by the institute, reading a chapter from the Bible, declamations and repeating of the Load's Prayer by all present. Supt. Brandyberry was elected chairman for the day. Before they began witli their day’s work Prof. Brandyberry made a very interesting talk to teachers and scholars about the line of education. The roll was called by the secretary, to which all the teachers responded with a quotation from W hittier and some of his writings. The following program was then rendered: Plato s Republic. Henry Lankenau; discussion by institute., Recitation. "Destination of America.,’ W . Jackson. Music. Mr. Steele. Social elements. Miss t'ook. Institute then led in a general discussion. 'I he institute then adjourned for dinner. At one o'clock p. m. the institute was 1 called to order by Supt. Braudyberry. Music. Mr. Steele: recitation. “Purest Pearl." Miss Moldy: arithmetic, Miss Jackson; discussion by institute. School management by Mr. W eldy; discussion by Mr. Brown. Assignment of duties. Talks by superintendent. trustees, teachers and others, all rejoicing of the well spent day and over the good points that were brought out. Ex Trustee Beavers made an excellent speech at the close ■ of the institute. The day was a success for all present. Real Estate Transfers. Dam X. Erwin to George W. Pyle, lot .371. Geneva. 8'8.). 17. Isaac Peters to Levina Poling, lot 66.-!. Decatur. 8505.50. Jacob Cook to James W . Emenhiser. 80 acres, W abash tp.. -83.000. James W . Emenhiser to Jacob Cook, 170 acres. W abash tp.. 85,700. B. B. Mayer to James A. Engle. 20 acres. Hartford tp., 8500James A. Engle to B. B. Mayer, 39 acres. Hartford tp.. 81.000. Henry Heckman to Henry Reiter, to one-half acre. Root tp.. 8'95. Perry C. McAdoo to Elsie Stacy. 60 i acres. W ashington tp.. 82.600. B. W'. Sholty to Lewis W'. Graham, pt outlet 256. Decatur. 8600. Dan X. Erwin to Rosana Cassady, ' .'!0 acres. French tp.. 8225. John J. Watson to Jonas Xeuensehwander, 80 acres, French tp.. 82000. David C. Lehman to Ben Xusbaum, 20 acres. Monroe tp.. 81.100. Samuel Rosset d to Jennie DeW itt, • lot 511, Decatur. SSO. i Rachel E. Hasting to Lewis R. Edwards, 120 acres, Blue Creek tp.,