Decatur Democrat, Volume 43, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 7 September 1899 — Page 3

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Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Confer were at Fort Wayne last Saturday. Liquid air promises to become the future moving power of the universe. The world has more charitv for dead men than it has for men who are dead broke. Frank Ives, the famous billiard player, died in Mexico last week of consumption. Wrs. Will Winch returned to Fort Wavne last Saturday, after a several days visit with relatives. School in this city opened in full blast last Monday, and everything is running along smoothly so far as reported. Japanese workmen are obliged to wear on their caps and backs an inscription stating their business and their employer's name. Notice to Farmers. I will make cider on Tuesday and Thursday of each week until further notice, when I will run the press every day. Peter Kirsch. A French scientist has made some plants “artificially Alpine" by keeping them in an ice box all night and exposing tham to the full action of the sun during the day. Deeds, giving the consideration as “51, love and affection,” must be stamped at the value of the land so transferred. A special deputy from Washington is looking after such deeds. Irritating stings, bites, scratches, wounds and cuts soothed and healed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, —a sure and safe application for tortured flesh. Beware of counterfeits. Smith, Yager & Falk. ts A smokless coal is promised very shortly. It is made of 93 per cent, of coal dust and seven per cent, of caustic lime. The latter mixture forms a bright burning gas, and thus prevents the generation of smoke. Hamilton Clark, of Chauncey, Ga., says he suffered with itching piles twenty years before trying DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, two boxes of which completely cured him. Beware of worthless and dangerous counterfeits. Smith, Yager & Falk. ts A horse can draw on the worst kind of earth road about four times as much as he can carry on his back. On a good macadamized road he can pull ten times as much; on a wooden road twenty-five times as much; and on a street" railway fifty-eight times as much. All weak places in your system effectually closed against disease by DeWitt’s "Little Early Risers. They cleanse the bowels, promptly cure chronic constipation, regulate the the liver, and fill you with new life and vigor. Small, pleasant, sure; never gripe. Smith, Yager & Falk, ts An eminent scientist advises as a precaution against tulierculosis and several other germ diseases, that the mouth be kept closed. This suggestion should come into general practice, and if it fails to prevent tuberculosis it may incidently prevent other troubles that are quite as bad. Rheumatism Cured in a Day. “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits. 75 cents. Sold by Smith & Yager, Druggists, Decatur. It may not be generally known that persons, who from carelessness or any other cause, take mail from the postoffice that belongs to another and fails to return the same, are liable to a fine of 5500 or one year's imprisonment. This applies to newspapers thus taken from a postoffice as well as other mail matter. 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 5c cts. Yi-Ki cures corns and warts. 1(7 A man from Wells county stood watching a performance on a slide trombone yesterday. Suddenly siezing a companion’s arm. he excitedly exclaimed, “Look thar. Ligel “What’s the matter”? “Look thar. he done it again.” “Done what ? “W’y, crowded mo'n half that blamed ho'n inter his mouth, Did you see that”? A wonderful performance he thought. From an old Soldier. Knox, Ind., Jan.. 14.1897. Gents I have every confidence in recommending your Syrup Pepsin. I am 72 years of age and am broken down, the trouble having been brought on by my experience in the war. ' our medicine has done me more good than a hundred doctors and am just about well of stomach troubles. Y ours truly, Jefferson Wilhelm. Holthouse, Callow & C o. s

Jot* Sawver spent Sunday with his family at Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mills returned from Petoskey last Saturday. Miss Bessie Harruff was a visitor with Portland friends several days last week. J Jesse Steele is at home from Chicago and is again on duty at Charles F. I rue s Cash store. A bad boy seldom gets his badness from his father. The old man usually hangs on to all he has. For Sale—A first class, fifty dollar, Hudson bicycle at a bargain. Inquire at this office. ts The wool on the back of a sheep is the shepherd’s barometer. The curlier the wool the finer will be the weather. Paymasters and commissariat officials of the German army receive special training in examining the quality of food supplied to the army. Mustaches among women are commoner than they used to be. In Constantinople and Madrid one woman out of every ten has a distinct mustache. The days are gradually growing shorter and the evenings cooler. The approach of fall and winter is thus being quietly proclaimed before we realize that the summer is fast slipping away. A young man attired as a soldier has been making good wages in northern Indiana, selling “lizzrad cactus seed direct from Porto Rico.” One woman of Valparaiso has already raised a fine crop of mustard from it. Going down hill. People suffering from kidney Diseases feel a gradual but steady loss of strength and vitality. They should lose no time in trying Foley’s Kidney Cure, a Guaranteed Preparation. Holthouse, Callow & Co. s A musician of Lancaster, England, has designed a game of cards for use in teaching music, having the notes arranged on the staff, with letters corresponding to their position and figures to denote their value, the treble and bass clefts, both being used in the game. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia because its ingredients are such that it can’t help doing so. “The public can rely upon it as a master remedy for all disorders arising from imperfect digestion.”—James M. Thomas, M. D., in American Journal Health, N. Y. Smith,Yager & Falk, ts The wild and wooly West is not yet a myth. At Ballard, Wash., a few days ago a hot poker game was played in one of the tanglefoot joints between a Chinaman, a cowboy and a leading doctor. The Chinaman held four aces, the cowboy held a gun, and the doctor held an inquest on theeeleetial. A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible burn, scald cut or bruise. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures old sores fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Page Blackburn, druggist. The total cost of the enforcement of the truancy law in Indiana last year was $42,822.54, which is $8,528.50 less than the expense for the year preceding. Out of 194 truant officers, 185 report, showing that they made 52,570 visits and brought into school 19,078 children. There were ninety-eight successful prosecutions. That Throbbing Headache. Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 25 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by Page Blackburn, druggist. A telephone circuit was established a few days ago between New York and Little Rock, Ark., byway of Harrisburg, Pittsburg, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville and Memphis, a distance of 1,389 miles, and a con versation was carried on at the rate of $2 a minute. The distance was greater than that of any previous telephone connection in the United Statesand the charge was also the largest ever made. No relief for twenty years. I have been troubled for the last twenty years with bronchial affection, at times have been bedfast. Have tried many cough remedies but found no relief until I tried Foley’s Honey and Tar. I can honestly recommend Foley s Honey and Tar as a quick relief, reliable, pleasant to take and a sure cure for diseases of the throat and lungs. Minerva Smith. 414 M ashington Ave., Danville, 111. Holthouse, Callow & Co. s Hon. John T. Kelly is at home from a two weeks trip through the Northern part of Michigan. His descriptive letter, which appeared in last week s issue of the Democrat, was much enjoyed by his friends, although we have heard some people say there were things in it that they could scarcely believe From a Methodist Preacher Clay City, Ind., Jan. 12, 1897. Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, 111. Gentlemen:—lt affords me great pleasure to speak in praise of your most excellent medicine. I have suffered quite a great deal from sick headache, the result of sedentry habits and sluggish liver and bowels. Your remedy corrects these troubles and my headaches are stopped. J. C. Boone, Pastor M. E. Church. Holthouse, Callow & Co.

Mrs. H. A. Fristoe visited friends at Bluffton several days last week. Sousa's band will furnish music two nights during the state fair at Indianapolis. Some people keep the Sabbath so holy that they don't work any for three days before or three days after. Piles cured. If sufferers will use Banner Salve according to directions a positive cure will be the result in worst eases. Guaranteed 25c. Holthouse, Callow & Co. s The new Floral Hall at the Portland fair will contain mere fancy articles than ever on exhibition at a county fair before. 26-3 An Indiana automobile has made the longest trip ever made in the United States from Kokomo, Ind., to Buffalo. N. Y. There were no breakdowns during the trip. Don't be imposed upon. Always insist on getting Foley’s Honey and Tar. as it is positively, absolutely and unqualifiedly the bestcough medicine. Accept no substitute. Holthouse, Callow & Co. s An expert has risen to explain that stage fright really comes from a disordered stomach. He argues from this that persons meditating public appearances should be careful in their habits, and adhere to regular habits.

“Our baby was sick for a month with severe cough and catarrhal fever. Although we tried many remedies she kept getting worse until we used One Minute Cough Cure,-It relieved at once and cured her in a few days.” B. L. Nance, Prin. High School, Bluffdale, Texas. Smith, Yager & Falk. ts Only two women are left to draw pensions on account of the Revolutionary war. There were three of them until a few days ago, the widows of Continential soldiers, but their number was decreased by the death of Mrs. Nancy Jones, of Jonesboro, Tenn. She was ninety-five vears old. I have for sale or exchange one farm of 100 acres, one farm of 120 acres, one farm of 60 acres, one farm of 121 acres, one house of seven rooms in the city of Decatur, one house of five rooms in the city of Decatur. Will sell any of the above on long time at low rate of interest on deferred payment, or will exchange part of the above for other property. R. K. Erwin. 19tf Only one-ninth of the area of the Philippines is under cultivation, consequently the food supply has had to be argumented for years by more or less heavy importations of rice, the principal article of food, in order to feed the inhabitants. It is predicted that under American rule that the islands will soon be selling food, instead of buying it. Walling, Tenn., April 29, 1898. I was very bad, down nearly all the time suffering with my back and kidneys, and would have been dead long ago without relief. After taking Dr. J. H. McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm a few days I found it was helping me, and by the time the second bottle was gone I was well and have been in good health since. James Fisker, Sr. For sale by Holthouse, Callow & Co. s Three citizens —one a lawyer, one a doctor and one a newspaper man—sat in a back room recently in the gray light of the early dawn. On the table were many empty bottles and a couple packs of cards. As they sat in silence a rat scurried across the hearth into the darkness beyond. The three men shifted their feet and looked at each other uneasily. After a long pause the lawyer spoke, “I know what you fellows are thinking”, he said, “you think I thought I saw a rat, but I didn’t.”

Notice—We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two 25 cent bottles or boxes of Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation, billiousness, sick-head-ache, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or any of the diseases for which it is recommended. It is highly recommended as a tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottle, and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for either. One package of either guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Page Blackburn. ts A young lady who visited a cider mill, is telling about an awful < i 'am she had that same night. She thought she saw a snake in her back yard that resembled forty feet of twelve inch gas pipe and with a head as big as a hogshead. M hen it saw her it took refuge under a straw stack and every time it breathed the straw heaved and fell like mighty billows. Finally the repitle emerged, ate a whole flock of sheep, three steers, a horse, and then she awoke. She says the next time she won't drink more than a quart of sweet cider even if she has a good opportunity. A thousand Tongues Could not express the rapture of Annie E. Springer, of 1125 Howard st., Philadelphia, Pa., when she found that Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption had completely cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made life a burden. All other remedies and doctors could give no help, but she says of this Royal Cure—“it soon removed the pain in my chest and I can now sleep soundly something I can scarcely remember of doing before. I feel like sounding its praise throughout the universe." So will every one who tries Dr. King s New Discovery for any trouble of the throat chest or lungs. Price 50c. and SI.OO. Trial bottles free at Page Blackburn's drug store; every bottle guaranteed.

Possession is nine points of the law, and the attorney's fee is the tenth. Attend the 28th annual Jay county fair, Sept. 25. 26, 27. 28 and 29. 26-3 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vai! are at home from a two weeks trip to Petoskey, Michigan. Miss Hattie Wertzberger is at Cincinnati, this week, looking up the latest styles in millinery. The Burt House Case is beautifully illuminated with electric lights now, as is the whole house. The improvement is a marked one. The healing properties of Banner Salve are truly marvelous. It is a thorough antiseptic and heals all I wounds, cuts and burns without leaving a scar. Holthouse, Callow & Co. s If “war is hell,” whatis railroading? i The interstate commerce commission’s figures show that for the year ending June 30th, the railroads of this country killed 6,869 and wounded 5,741 people. The total is greater than our losses in the Cuban and Philippine wars combined. Stopped the back ache. A. R. Bass Morgantown, Ind., write: I was afflicted with kidney disease and had to get up quiet often during the night and suffered severe pains in kidneys and with back ache, I used Foley’s Kidney Cure, after taking three bottles, lam entirely cured. Holthouse, Callow & Co. s ; A railroad company, known as the Indianapolis Southern Railway Company, has been incorporated with a ' capital stock of $200,000. The directors are Indianapolis men. The road will pass through Johnson, Morgan, Brown, Monroe, Lawrence, Orange, Dubois, Warrick and Pike counties to Evansville as a terminus. i You assume no risk when you buy : Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Holthouse, Cal- ' low & Co. will refund your money if you are not satisfied after using it. It is everywhere admitted to be the most successful remedy in use for ‘ bowel complaints and the only one 1 that never fails. It is is pleasant, i safe and reliable. Holthouse, Callow > & Co. s

It is the man who does something who makes or helps to make good times. By giving employment to one man or many men you are putting them in position to earn money. When they spend it they help others. Hoarded dollars are of no benefit to anybody. Money must be on the move to be useful and helpful. The man who is in debt and has money in his pocket or in bank should apply it on his debts and put the money in circulation. By keeping it on the move a dollar can wipe out many debts in a single day. Notice to Wheelmen. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 25 cent bottle of Henry & Johnson’s Arnica and Oil Liniment, if it fails to cure bumps, bruises, scratches, chafes, cuts strains, blisters, sore rausles, sunburn chapped hands or face, pimples, freckles, or any other ailments requiring an external application. Lady riders are especially pleased with Arnica and Oil Liniment, it is so clean and nice to use. Twenty-five cents a bottle; one three times as large for 50cents. Page Blackburn. Jesse, son of Peter J. Bryan, of Jefferson township, fell from the hay mow, a distance of twenty feet, on to the barn floor, last Sunday, fracturing one arm and dislocating a wrist and knocking out two of his front teeth. He laid on the barn floor some time after the fall before being discovered by his parents. When found he was still unconscious and was thought to be dead. Had it not been for some hay on the floor the fall would have undoubtedly killed him instantly. It was a narrow escape, but he is getting along nicely and will recover. The boy is about nine yettrs old. A word to mothers. Mothers of children affected with croup or a severe cold need not hesitate to administer Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy . It contains no opiate nor narcotic in any form and may be given as confidently to the babe as to an adult. The great success that has attended its use in the treatment of eolds and croup has won for it the approval and praise it has received throughout the United States and in many foreign lands. For sale by Holthouse, Callow <t Co. s AL railroads entering Indianapolis will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip, good on regular trains and good returning as late as Sept. 24. Special trains will be run on Wednesday and Thursday on all roads where regular train schedule will not accommodate visitors either going to or from the fair. A Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea. A prominent Virginia editor had almost given up, but was brought back to perfect health by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. From the Times Hillstille, Va. I suffered with diarrhoea for a long time and thought I was past i being cured. I had spent much time and money and suffered so much ; misery that I had almost decided to , give up all hopes of recovery and ' await the result, but noticing the | advertisement of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and | also some testimonials stating how some wonderful cures had lieen wrought by this remedy, I decided to try it. After taking a few doses I was entirely well of that trouble, and I wish to say further to my readers and fellow sufferers that lam a hale hearty man to-day and feel as well as I ever did in my life.—O. R. Moore. I Sold by Holthouse, Callow <Jc Co.

The Oldest, the Largest and the Best. Incorporated. Capital $125,000 UTiDiJLnsrjx Mfiiiwl and Samoa! Milt. No. 10 W. Wayne Street. A DR- J- W. YOUNGE, jfct/ President American Association Medical and Surgical Specialists Z' J The Ablest Specialist in the Country ’ H will be at the S’. ■■ ftOlMEa? BURT HOUSE, Monday, Sept. 11, _Dr. Younge has treated more cases .-f <’hr- than any other ' three doctors in the state. 7-frU We can cure Epilepsy. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE. DR. YOUNGE has treated over 40,000 patients in the State of Indiana since 1872, and with perfect success in every case. A STRONG STATEMENT. —Dr. Younge has deposited One Thousand Dollars in the bank as a forfeit that he has treated more cases of Chronic Diseases and performed more remarkable cures than any other three specialists in the state of Indiana. New methods of treatment and new remedies used. All Chronic Diseases and Deformities treated successfully—such as diseases of the Brain, Heart. Lungs, Throat, Eye and Ear, Stomach, Liver, Kidneys (Bright’s disease), Bladder, Rectum, Female Diseases, Impotency, Gleet, Seminal Emissions, Nervous Diseases, Catarrh, Rupture, Piles, Stricture, Diabetes, etc., etc. Consumption and Catarrh can be Cured. Cancers and all Tumors Cured without pain or use of knife As God has prepared an antidote for the sin-sick soul, so has He prepared antidote for a diseased-sick body. These can be found at the lounge’s Medical and Surgical Institute, After an examination we will tell you just what we can do for you. If we cannot benefit or cure you, we will frankly* and honestly tell you so, Patients can be treated successfully at a distance. Write for examination and question blanks. and carriages direct to the Institute. Call on or address J. W. YOUNGE, A. M., M. D., President. W. R. MAYO, M. D., M. C., Manager. No. 10 W. Wayne St. FT. WAYNE, IND.

Two papers one year for SI.OO. Portland fair, September 25, 26. 27, 28 and 29. 26-3 Jacob Schafer is enjoying Michigan breezes this week. W. F. Brittson, revenue collector, was in the city over Sunday, leaving for Portland on Monday. The marvelous Bicketts -death defying life leapers—at Portland fair, September 25, 26, 27,28 and 29. 26-3 Mrs. J. C. Patterson and children have returned home from a several weeks visit at Winchester. Rev. and Mrs. Sawyer and family, of Ashley, returned home last Friday after an enjoyable visit with C. F. True and family. The entry books of the Portland fair are now open. Entries in the speed department close at 11 p. m. on Sent. 16. Entries in the exhibition department close Sept. 25, at 6 p. m. | Make your entries now. Address, C. O. Hardy, Sec’y. 26-3 There are uaclaimed letters at the postoffice for Mrs. J. T. Reynolds, Clate Starbuck, F. J. Huston, E. Bulhen, Mary Boyd, Chas. J. Broger, Jacob Brown, A. M’Connehey, Miss Emma Mayer, Geo. Kingley. Henretta Smith. P. L. Leshwater. Thos. Strab. Robbed the Grave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: “I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetie —growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised try; ng ‘Electric Bitters;’ and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life and robbed the grave of another victim.” No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cts., guaranteed, at Page Blackburn’s drug store. With the “Uncle Josh Spruceby” company, which comes to the opera house for one night only, September 7, is the celebrated “Spruceby’s” orchestra of 12 solosists. This musical organization has a world wide reputation. and is under the direction of a talented leader and composer of note. A very popular program is rendered between the acts. Two big bands are carried by the company and a novel and unique parade is given at noon daily and includes a concert by the combined bands. A car load of special scenery and mechanical effects are used. The realistic saw mill scene is one of the most startling pieces of stage-craft ever produced. Thirtyfive people are in the company, which is the largest attraction ever attempted at popular prices.

20 Cents (iiven away Cut this out and take it to the druggists named below and you will receive a regular 25c size bottle of Dr. Sawyer’s Ukatine for sc. Ukatine positively cures all forms of kidney difficulties, Dyspepsia, consti- DV pation, headache, rheuma DT tism.puffiing of the eyes. Ukatine cures pimples and blotches, and makes sallow and yellow skin white. Do not delay, but take advantage of this great offer, as thousands bear evidence to the wonderful curative powers of Ukatine. Nachtrieb & Fuelling, Decatur, Indiana.

The Clover Leaf will issue low rate excursion tickets to Toledo, Ohio, September 11th, to October 14th from Indiana and Illinois stations. For further particulars call on nearest agent or address C. C. Jenkins, G.P. A. The funny New England comedy, “Uncle Josh Spruceby ", will be the opening event at the opera house tonight. This charming comedy drama is a series of pictures of New England farm life, and the trouble of “Uncle Josh” in making a visit to New ork are incidentally touched upon. The characters are all taken from Vermont rural life and are true to nature, the play containing a picture of pathos and humor. Special scenery is used to mount the different scenes, and the great saw mill scene in use in this production is the most realistic piece of stage mechanism ever presented. Thirty-five people are in the company. In the cities visited this season the “Press” are lavish in their praise of the production. Many new and catchy specialties are presented. A solo operatic orchestra and two big bands are the musical features. A big parade is given at noon daily and the concert of popular music rendered by the combined bands is very popular and attracts large crowds. Seat sale Holthouse, Callow & Co. Price 20 and 30 cents. How’s This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio, We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheny for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West & Truax. Wholesale druggist. Toledo, O. Walding, Rinnan A Marvin, Wholesale druggist, Toledo, Ohio. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall’s Family Pills are the best, s