Decatur Democrat, Volume 43, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 29 June 1899 — Page 5

Notice is hereby given to all parties holding outstanding county orders issued prior to January 1, 1898, that they shall present them for payment, an d that above described county orders will cease bearing interest from the date of this publication. The proper funds being on hand to pay same. Jonas Neuenschwander, Treas. Adams Co. Attest. Noah Mangold, Auditor.

Decatur the Fourth of July if you want a day of fun. For the best machine oils at reasonable price go to Blackburn’s drug store. R. S. Peterson is at Portland today looking after legal bussness in the Jay circuit court. Celebrate the fourth in Decatur the best town on earth. Everything advertised will be given. A Fourth of July celebration is advertised for Beatty's grove near Salem, and a good time is expected. At just what they cost us for one day, a guaranteed bicycle for S2O, for iust one day. Schafer, Son A Loch. J 16t2 There is much interest being taken in the bicycle races to be given here next Tuesday, and you should not miss them. Wait and get a high grade bicycle for S2O cash on Saturday July Bth. Remember one day only. Schafer, Son & Loch. • 16t2 Misses Claude E. and Will E. Rice of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bryson for the summer. Oils for threshing machines and engines in barrels and half barrels at Coffee’s Bazaar. Price and quality guaranteed. 15-4 Don’t forget the special sale of bicycles, a guaranteed bicycle. The frame and all at Schafer, Son & Loch. For S2O cash. 16t2 Findley here to-day and to-morrow; Shamrocks, Sunday; and Richmond two games next Tuesday, should be great drawing cards for the base tall fans. Congressman Robison is trying to secure free rural mail delivery for some portions of Allen county. What’s the matter with Adams enjoying such a luxury. Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Duckett have purchased a cottage at Winona, and about the middle of July will take up their summer home there, remaining during the heated season. Don’t buy your insect destroyer, Paris Green, London Purple, Hellebore, etc., of peddlers and pay two prices for it. You can save money by buying it of Smith & Yager at the old Dorwin drug store. ts The entertainment to be given by the young men’s class of the M. E. Sunday school, Friday evening promises to be the very best ever offered in the city. Each item of the program is alone worth the price of admission. We, the undersigned business men agree to close our stores on the 4th of July from 12 o’clock and keep closed the balance of the day. Chas. F. True, The Keubler, Moltz Co.; Niblick & Co., J. Fullenkamp; D. VanCleef. 15-2 The town of Willshire has an ordinance which prevents the distribution of advertising matter within the corporate limits by any merchant from an outside town. They firmly believe in the theory of protecting home industry. The Findley base ball club, headed by Bud Fowler, the fastest colored ball player in the country, arrived this morning and will meet our boys this afternoon. They are leaguers, every one of them, and will give the Creams a hard chase. Duke Stoops of the Pike County Democrat, was circulating among friends here last week. Duke has recently improved his newspaper by the addition of new type and a power press which is is sufficient indication of his progress. The pupils of the St. Joseph Catholic schools are enjoying their famous annual picnic at Schurger’s grove, one mile west of the city, to-day. These events are known for the enjoyment they furnish, and today’s is probably no exception. The brick work on the StudabakerAllison block is about completed, enough being visible to proclaim the building a handsome structure and a credit to our prosperous little city and the gentlemen who are responsible for its construction. It is expected to be ready for occupancy by September, 1. The Detroit excursion which is being manipulated by the Ladies Mite Society of this city will be run on Thursday, July 20. The fare is SI.OO and $1.75 for the round trip, and will contain a day of pleasure and sightseeing well worth the time and money. The Bourbon News says there was a woman in Bourbon last week, claiming to be from Evansville, and with a baby in her arms she solicited alms from the citizens. It has subsequently deleloped that the baby was rubber and on entering a place of business she would squeeze the inanimate being and it would set forth a lusty yell.

v Richmond vs Places Creams here next Tuesday for two games. 1 rof. Hannan will make the balloon ascension and parachute drop here July 4. Miss Grace Peterson is at home from Ft. \\ ayne where she has been employed for several months. Mayor Beatty was at Van Wert yesterday, being called there by the serious illness of his mother. A new awning adorns the tin shop of John Brock, and Tobe Patterson of the Western Union rejoiceth thereat. At just what they cost us for one day, a guaranteed bicycle for S2O, for just one day. Schafer, Son & Loch. 16t2 A plain drunk was jailed last night at a late hour, he becoming a little too familiar to suit the residents along south Second street. Wait and get a high grade bicycle for S2O cash on Saturday. July Bth. Remember one day only" Schafer, Son & Loch. 16t2 Burgess, the shortstop, had his hand split by a hot grounder at Ft. Wayne Tuesday, which will keep him out of the game for several days. Don’t forget the special sale of bicycles, a guaranteed bicycle. The frame and ail at Schafer, Son & Loch. For S2O cash. 16t2 Prof. Hannan, the balloonist, who will make the ascension here the 4th, arrived in the city Tuesday evening and will remain until after the celebration. Mrs. John Niblick entertained a number of guests at her home on Third street Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Erwin of Wheeling, West Virginia. About fifteen members of the F. & A. M. Lodge of this city drove to Willshire last evening and were pleasantly entertained. Third degree work was conferred. The Misses Meannie and Ella Shurger, have returned to their home at Delphos, while here they attended the Shurger and Rohr wedding, and were also guests of other friends. For lubricating oils, such as castor machine, XXXX engine and cylinder oil, cup and axle grease, you will save money as well as machinery by buying the guaranteed quality at Coffee’s Bazaar. 15-4 McLure’s Magazine for July will contain a biographical sketch of Rudpard Kipling, by his friend Professor Charles Eliot Norton. It is the only sketch of his life that has been written by Mr. Kipling's authority. Don’t buy your insect destroyer, Paris Green, London Purple, Hellebore, etc., of peddlers and pay two prices for it. You can save money by buying it of Smith & Yager at the old Dorwin drug store. ts Low Rate of Interest. Money loaned at five per cent, interest, payable annually or semi-an-nually, at option of borrower, with privilege of partial payments at any interest paying time. No delay in making loans. F. M. Schirmeyer, Decatur, Ind. 9tf Owing to the consolidation of the Star Publishing Company of Chicago, and Archbold & Haugh, the latter firm hereby offer for sale their book and novelty store in this city. This is a splendid opportunity for an energetic man to go into business. 13-ts Twenty-two Masons from this city drove to Willshire last night and visited the lodge of that place. The Van Wert lodge, including District Lecturer Wilkinson were present, and enjoyed the initiation of George Gause by the home lodge. An excellent supper was served and the boys are loud in their praises of their Ohio brethren.

The date of the Detroit excursion to be run from this city has been changed from July 13 as announced last week to July 20. This will be the treat of the season. The trip from Toledo to Detroit will be by water and five hours will be allowed in Detroit. Rates for the trip $1.75. Children under twelve years, SI.OO. Don’t miss this grand excursion. Spain’s Greatest Need. Mr. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of his head. On using Electric Bitters, America’s greatest blood and nerve remedy, all pain soon left him. He says this grand medicine is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim. vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need_ it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold by Page Blackburn, druggist. Real Estate Transfers. B. Stuckey to Amos Burkholder, lot 281 Berne, $825. Mary Pflerdner to W. H. Niblick, lot 478 Decatur, $55. Geo W. Archbold to James K. Niblick, 27 acres Preble ty, SIOSO. Mary Peterson to Ger B. L. F. & S. Ass'n, lots 224-225 Decatur, $460. Wm. B. Welty to J. T. Baker, 6 acres Kirkland tp, S3OO. A. R. Bell to Boyd Price et al, g acre Washington tp, S6OO. D. N. Erwin to E. P. Simmeman, lot 561 Decatur, $264. Wm. Brokaw to Wm. L. Brokaw, 80 acres Union tp, SISOO. C. Morrison to Minnie M. Blossom, 30 acres Blue Creek tp, SSOO. Wm. Brokaw to Wm. Brokaw’ et al, 80 acres Union tp, $1550. Joseph Pogue to Minnie M. Blossom, lot 33 Monroe, $75. Asa Engle to Henry A. Hartman, lot 75 Decatur. $llOO.

...Price No Object! Have to reduce stock, and have reduced prices from 25c to 50c on the Dollar, and will sell all goods throughout the store, consisting of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings, and shall completely close out our stock of men’s and boys’ shoes REGARDLESS OF COST. Child’s suits 3-piece vestee, worth 51.50, go now at 75c Men’s crash suits, worth $3.50, go now at $2.00 Men’s chevoit suits, worth $4.50, go now at 2.00 Men’s cashimere suits, worth $6.50 to SB, go now at - All other Men’s and Youth’s Suits at equally reduced prices. Men’s plow shoes worth SI.OO and $1.25, go now at 75c All men’s and boy’s better shoes sold at equally reduced prices. Men’s unlaundried white shirts worth 40c to 50c, now 25c Men’s Overalls, per pair, 25c All other goods too numerous to be mentioned must be moved and the reduced prices will do the work. Call early and share in the bargains at r Rosenthal Brothers.

All street assessments w r ere due May Ist, 1899. Delinquents should call at once and pay up, as the bond holders are making preparations to force these collections. W. J. Archbold, City Treasurer.

July 4th. Arrangements for a grand and glorious celebration of the Fourth of July in Decatur have been completed by the Decatur Cycle club. A number of attractions, enough to last all day have been secured and the boys will make it a great day, good music, bicycle races, balloon ascension, ball games, illuminated parade and other amusements are on the program and everybody should attend. The program, as arranged, is as follows: 10:00 a. m.—Ball game, Places Cream’s vs Richmond. 12: m.— Five miles handicap bicycle race, free for all. First prize, sls cash; second, $lO, cash; third, $5, cash. Time prize, (set M&W tires),slo. 1:30 p. m. One mile county race, free for all. Bicycle riders outside of Decatur. First prize, bicycle suit. $lO, second, trade at Fetzer’s $5; third, sweater, $4. 2:00 p. m. One-half mile boys’ race for boys under 16 years. First prize, suit of clothes, $8; second, bicycle shoes, $4; third, sweater, $2.50. 3:00 p. m. Ball game, Place’s Cream’s vs Richmond. 5:00 p. m— Grand balloon ascension. From 6 until 8 o’clock, everybody have a good time. At 8 o’clock will be one of the grandest illuminated bicycle parades ever witnessed in Indiana. The following prizes will be given for best lady’s and gent’s illuminated wheels, also prize formost comical. This is free for all, and every one stands a chance for winning. Try it. Best ladies illuminated wheel, $5; best gentleman’s illuminated wheel, $5; most comical lady’s wheel, bicycle lamp; most comical gentleuan wheel, bicycle lamp. All parties desiring to enter the above race will please register at Reiter’s barber shop by Monday noon, July 3. Come to Decatur and spend the day. Frank Sylvesters Remedies. Sold by S. E. Shamp Gen’l Ag’t. At H. P. Niblick’s barber shop one door north of postoffice. Brazillian Oil 25 cents per Ixittle, Medicated Soap 10 cents a cake or 3 cakes for 25 cents. S. E. Shamp, General Ag’t.

MARKETS. CORRECTED BY J. D. HALE, GRAIN MERCHANT, DECATUR, IND. Wheat, new $ 70 Corn, per cw T t(mixed) 42 Corn, per ’cwt, yellow 43 Oats, old 25 Oats, new’ . 25 Rye 45 Barley 40 Clover seed 2 75 @3OO Timothy 1 10 Eggs, fresh 11 Butter 11 Chickens 05 Ducks 05 Turkeys 08 Geese 04 Wool 16 to 18 Wool, w’ashed 18 and 20 Hogs 3 40 TOLEDO MARKETS, JUNE 14, 1:30 P. M. Wheat, new No. 2 red, cash... .$ 75 July wheat 75 Cash corn No. 2 mixed, cash.. 35| July corn 354 Prime clover, 3 50 CHARLES N. CHRISTEN, Architect Decatur, Indiana. All kinds of Plans and Specifications furnished for building of every description. Reasonable terms. 12 “SflrY” This is a IVe can furnish you 160 acres of fine land in SoUthvVest Missouri For only Fifty-Five Dollars. Finest country for Hogs, Sheep or Gattie. Well known for fruit or grain Title perfect, Special Railroad Rates, For particulars and book of information call or wriie AMERICAN LAND COMPANY Suite 714, 59 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ILI,. If you visit our city call and see us. fir Please mention this paper. 15yl

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