Decatur Democrat, Volume 43, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 18 January 1900 — Page 5

YOU don’t need the doctor for every little trouble, but you do need in the house a trusty remedy for times of danger. Thousands are saved by bavin,? at hand DrJ.Htlcl.edns LiveraKidneyßalm a certain cure for disorders of the Liver, Kidneys and Bladder. Use it atonce for sore back, furred tongue, lost appetite and changes in urine or bowels. It is wise to be always ready for them. Sold by druggists, SI.OO a bottle. THE DR.J.H.MCLEAN MEDICINE CO. •T. LOUIS MO. For sale by Holthouse. Callow & Co.

L. C. Hughes was at Fort Wayne Tuesday. # Miss Grace Peterson is suffering from a severe attack of the grip. The Dazzler at Bosse’s opera house last Thursday evening is said to have been a first class performance. There is already talk of a young voters democratic club and it is believed one will be organized shortly. The Ladies Shakespeare club met with Mrs. D. D. Heller yesterday afternoon at her home on Fifth street. There are but three unclaimed letters at the postoffice this week and are for Wm. Ben Myer, G. A. Corbus, E. M Holmes. About a dozen members of the order of Pocohontas of this city, were at Bluffton Tuesday evening to receive the degree Maud Muller. Mrs. Rev. Duckett is reported to be improving from her recent severe illness. Her friends hope she may soon regain her former vigor. Miss June Merryman entertained a jolly crowd of society people at her handsome home on north Second street last Thursday evening. Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner of Fort Wayne, is in the city. Parties wishing their piano tuned will please leave word at the Miesse House. L. G. Ellingham has been at Indianapolis this week, attending a meeting of the State Committee, which held their first session yesterday to select a chairman. The tally sheets of the democratic primary, published by this office, were eagerly sought after and were as nearly accurate as was possible to make*them at that early hour. A number of the young friends of Miss Bertha Fullenkamp surprised her by giving a pedro party at her home in her honor Sunday evening. Refreshments were served and all present were delighted. The first and second sections of the Presbyterian Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. R. B. Allison on Thursday, 25th inst. from two to five o’clock and from seven to ten | o’clock. All are cordially invited. Mrs. Katie Coverdale will receive all kinds of plain sewing, either at her home or abroad. Cutting and fitting a specialty. I use the McCormick French Tailor System. Would be pleased to have the ladies call. 44-It In selecting a cigar, it is best to select from a stock selected by experienced selectors who select their goods to meet the demands of those who smoke select cigars. To be found only at the Burt House cigar stand. 28tf W. A. Lower of the office of Public Instruction, is enjoying his winter vacation with friends here. He was unable to get away during the holidays, owing to the absence of other clerks, and was forced to postpone his visit. The Conklin-Swaidner orchestra from Fort Wayne gave a dance at Meiber’s hall Tuesday evening was well attended by the young people of the city. About thirty guests were present and participated in the gaities of the evening. Marriage licenses were issued this week to J. Frank Merryman and Jennie Life, Frank T. Baker and Grace Moore, Julian Guyot and Lillie M. Twigg, Peter P. Lehman and Barbara Soldner, Walter H. Chapman and Mary A. Haigh. There is a man in western Massachusetts over sixty years old who lives on the line of the Boston Albany road; he has been in the service of that company for over forty years, and can ride free on its cars whenever he choose to do so; yet he has never ■ visited Boston. | Only one new case has been filed a: with Clerk Johnson of the Adams circuit court within the past week, that being a suit on account, brought by the Christian Moerlein Brewing ®?<>mpany against John Braun. The case has been settled, dismissed and the costs fully paid. E Last Friday evening a surprise on Leonard Merryman was given by John Burkhead. Games music and assisted the merry crowd in making the evening an enjoyable one. Those present were: Misses Bertha Gable. Gertie Merryman, Eila Miller, Teflinda Sprague, Sarah Sprague and Jesse Saunders.

Bob Gregory closed a deal for a 160 acre farm in Blue Creek township Tuesday. The farm is in the heart of the new oil field anti is considered one of the best in Adams county, which is saying ‘‘heap much.” He will remain in town for awhile at least although he says by next summer he may conclude to look after the corn and wheat fields himself. Miss Fannie DeVilbiss was the charming hostess at a thimble partygiven at her home on Winchester street Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Nola Nachtrieb of Wauseon, Ohio. The event is spoken of as a most pleasant one and we certainly do not doubt the fact, for we have ourselves enjoyed the hospitality of the DeVilbiss home and know whereof we speak. Dr. J. W. Younge, of Fort Wayne, has placed an order with an eastern manufacturing concern for a specially modeled automobile, with a view of using it to make professional calls to neighboring cities at which he has offices. The doctor uses twenty 1,000 mile mileage books a year. He can soon save the price of an automobile by using one for his traveling.—Bluffton Chronicle. John D. Nidlinger has been quite busy during the past few weeks and has shipped several hundred head of hogs from this county to the eastern markets. He sent out a car load yesterday and two more will follow tomorrow. Among the lot shipped yesterday were two of the famous Duroc Jersey breed which tipped the scales at 1320 pounds. John is a hustler and his name is well known in the Buffalo markets. The funeral of Bishop Rademacher who died at Fort Wayne last Thursday morning, was held from the cathedral in that city Tuesday morning.'. The services were largely attended by Catholics from various parts of the state and many Priests assisted in performing the last sad rites over the body of one whom they had reverred for many years. Quite a number of people from this city attended the ceremonies. An attempt is being made to organize a Tribe of Ben-Hur in this city. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harrison of Hamilton, Ohio, are acting as solicitors and have informed us that they are meeting with good success and will undoubtedly be able to form the lodge. They expect to secure twenty-five members within a few days and will then complete arrangements for an installation at once. A hot revival is on at Mountain City, Wabash county. One woman confessed that she stole $2.50 from another woman, who had never suspected her, and a young farmer told the congregation that he set his dog on a drove of his neighbor s hogs. Two were killed and he buried them. He wound up by offering to pay his neighbor 810, but the neighbor, in his Christian spirit, said he would split the difference, and only took 85. The Adams pool, billiard and card room which has been running on Second street for several months, has been packed up and removed to greener pastures. Mr. Adams will locate in Garrett, Indiana, where he will proceed to show the people of that city what an addition of a billiard hall means to a town. He is a firstclass gentleman, but was in the wrong business to get very wealthy in Decatur. If a newspaper man had nothing else to do but stand on the corner and tackle everybody that passed for news, he would probably find out everything, but editors are generally employed in the business department of their offices in order to make a living. What they are able to get at odd times goes to fill up space. Don t be ashamed of your guests, nor do not neglect a neighbor or friend who is sick or meets with an accident. Report it to the newspaper man that friends may know about it. The ro’l of honor this week includes the names of the following readers of the Democrat. Thomas P. Schafer, Wm. Blakey, Jacob Fuelling, Green Boyd, J. W. Vizard, Lewis E. Woodward. William Kerr, Josiah Engle. Dan Beberick, Fred Scherry, J H. Hobrock, Julia Parrot, J. J.'Witschie, J. F. Snow, Abe Kreigh, L. D. Miller. L. M. Coon. W. R. Kirschner. David Werling, C. W. Bohnke, W. A. Lower Jacob Scherry, Sam Frank, Adam Zeser and Frank Judd. About a dozen young folks enjoyed a pleasant surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vail, on west Madison street. Wednesday evening. The event was in honor of Dan R. Vail, and the young people who were present pronounce him capable of doing anything in the way of entertaining. Games, music and refreshments were on the evening’s program, and to say that a splendid time was indulged in would be but expressing it lightly. The guests departed for their respective homes at a late hour, hoping to meet under such pleasant circumstances many times in the future. This week marks the date of the formation of another law firm in Decatur. The parties who will henceforth travel together in the ranks of legaldom are Richard K. Erwin, democratic nominee for judge and his younger brother Dore B. Erwin. Both are well known among the people of Adams county as barristers of the highest rank and their future business is assured. They are now and will hereafter be at home in the cozy quarters heretofore occupied by the senior member of the new firm. Hon. R. K. Erwin. They are already at work under the name of Erwin <& Erwin and are looking after their clients in a business like manner.

While engaged in rather rough play with several neighbor boys last Saturday a fifteen year old son of Phillip Baker who resides west of town, was struck in the mouth with a stone, and quite badly hurt. Several teeth were knocked out and the lad’s mouth and tongue badly cut. A physician was called and the wounds properly dressed and cared for and he is said to be doing as well as possible although a more painful injury can scarcely be imagined. Boys are too apt to get rough in their play and this incident should serve as a lesson to all of them. It seems that it is now too late for the American and Adams county lads to show their patriotism by going to Manila. Word was received at the Indianapolis recruiting office Thursday morning not to enlist any more men for service in the Philippines. There are a great many vacancies in some of the regiments throughout the United States and it is said that those who are enlisted from now on will fill these vacancies, and these regiments will probably be sent to the Philippines in the spring to relieve some of the regiments which have been fighting there all winter. The sad death of Mrs. William Cowan occurred at her home on north Third street last Thursday morning. For months she had hovered near death’s door as the result of consumption and the summons to the better land came as a relief tohermany long hours of suffering. She was a splendid Christian lady, a loving wife and fond and indulgent mother, and her happy face will lie greatly missed by the husband and children who now mourn her loss. She was thirty-two years of age and a member of the Christian church from which place the funeral services were conducted Sunday morning. The remains were interred in the Pleasant Mills cemetery. Dee D. Mumma, for many years one of the most popular men of the city, died at an early hour on Wednesday of last week at McGill. Ohio. For many years he had been a sufferer from Bright's disease, and during the past few months had been confined to his home the most of the time. He was thirty-six years of age and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. Many other relatives and sincere friends in this city regret the loss of one whom they had learned to love and cherish. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Grove church, east of Decatur, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev Culbertson, and the remains laid to rest at Maplewood cemetery, in this city. That the Decatur Egg Case Company is one of the leading manufacturing firms in this part of the state is demonstrated by the fact that they are constantly adding new factories to their list. A deal closed last Saturday placed in their possession the Eagle Stave Factory at VanWert, Ohio, one of the best plants of the kind in the Buckeye state. Homer Sowers, for several years book keeper for the company here, has been given the management and is now at his duties in that city, He will remove his family there within a short time. The Decatur Egg Case Company own and operate four plants in this citv, besides branch mills at Cardwell, Missouri, and the VanWert mill lately acquired. The remains of Martin Rienking, for years a resident of this county but during the last few months a resident of Fort Wayne, were brought to this city Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral services conducted from the German Lutheran church in Union township. Mr. Rienking was thirty-one years old and was an honest, upright citizen. A few months ago he removed to Fort Wayne and secured employment in the Bass foundry which position he held until about a week ago, when he was taken ill with pneumonia. He sank rapidly and died Sunday morning at his home op Buchanan street. A wife and three children and many other friends and relatives mourn his loss, just in the prime of life. The county commissioners were in session at their rooms in the court house Tuesday and Wednesday ot this week. 4he first days’ session was taken up in examining the plans submitted by the various architects for the builing of a new and up-to-date infirmary. At their regular meeting last fall the county council appropriated 815,000 for the building ot the asylum and instructed the board of commissioners to proceed to let the contract for same. Advertisements were duly published and the day to receive plans set for last Tuesday. Five architects from various surrounding cities, and one, Charles N Christen, from this city submitted drawings, detailing and giving costs for the building of same. In every instance the costs were considerably more than 815,000, and the commissioners concluded to await the decision of the council which will hold a special meeting here tomorrow. The infirmary is a much needed improvement to our county and a worthy object for the consideration of the councilmen. At the Wednesday meeting the letting of the stationery and printing contract wes taken up. Three firms entered bids as follows: Sentinel Printing Company, Class A, 8637.40; Class B, 8629.65; Class C, 8873.75, total $1940.80. W. B. Buford, Class A, 8629.70; Class B, 8570.51; Class C, 8657.17, total 81857.38. Wilson, Humphries <*e Co., Class A, 8633.50; Class B, 8935.95; Class C, -8684.45, total 81952.95. W. B. Burfords’ bid being the lowest the contract was accordingly closet! with that firm, and they will proceed tofurnishthe material for the county officers during the coming year.

The death of William May occurred at his home in Union township Monday morning. He was eighty-three years of age and one of the old settlers of the county. Funeral services were held yesterday at Clark’s Chapel. Jeff Bryson, agent of the G. R. & I. railway, lelt Friday afternoon for Washington C. H., Ohio, having received a telegram announcing the sudden death of his aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bryson, who was visiting her daughter in that city. The sad news came as quite a shock, as a letter received the week previous had stated that Mrs. Bryson’s health was better than it had been for some time. Representatives of the non Bell telephone interests of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and part of Illinois, who have been in session at Cleveland, Ohio, for several days past, arranging for long distance business between the various local companies, have completed their work, w ith the exception of some minor details. It is probable that a general basis rate of one-half cent a mile will be adopted for distances greater than forty miles to be calculated in an air line. For distances less than forty miles there will be an arbitrary scale of rates, with a minimum rate of ten cents and a maximum rate of twenty cents. The independent companies of Indiana were represented at this meeting by Mr. W. H. Ernest of Bluffton, who will report the action of the rate meeting to each of the companies interested. Our sporting fraternity may have an opportunity to see great prizefight without going far. The famous Corbett-Jeffries fight is scheduled for March 15. and the Athletic club at Alexandria is trying to land the affair. They argue that with the close proximity w’ith Indianapolis, and the easy access to the gas belt they will secure as large an attendance as can be gotten anywhere. Gov. Mount was yesterday informed of the intentions of the Alexandria people. He said there would be no prize fighting in Indiana if he could prevent it. He says he will keep posted on the efforts of Alexandria, and will instruct the attorney general to enforce the law. Whatever disposition is made of the legal phase of the situation, Alexan dria will leave no stone unturned in her efforts to secure the big fight, and it is stated that things look pretty favorable. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the city council met Tuesday evening at their rooms on Monroe street. Mayor A. P. Beatty presided and his order of roll call resulted in the folfowing answering present: Suttles, Haefling. Chronister, Miller and Mann. Niblick, of the first ward, being absent. Minutes of the meeting of January 2 were read and approved, and the following bills presented and duly allowed: Joe Mallonee 70c, A. N. Steele 8137.10, W. T. Reynolds $1.50, Shelby Henderson 81.50. E. Fritzinger $80.91, E. H. Leßrun 815, John Niblick 82, Clover Leaf R’y 81.26, John Coffee SI.BO, J. K. Mann pay roll $13.60, Burt Mann 87.50, John Elick 870.53, W. J. Archbold $1.30, J. D. Weisbaupt $16.05, W. J. Archbold $32.09, H. B. Knoff $4.85. D. M. Hower $1.60. The report of the judiciary committee, regarding the leins against the J. M. Rice estate was read and accepted by an entire vote. The report of City Engineer Harry Knoff regarding the bill against the Clover Leaf railway for electric lights amounting to sllß was accepted and the claim referred to the city attorney with orders to collect same. A petition signed by J. E. Smith and a dozen other good citizens was presented requesting that an electric light be placed at the corner of Eighth and Jefferson streets. Petition was referred to proper committee. This concluded the regular business and council thereupon adjourned. The Adams county circuit court is again actively engaged in grinding out business and more work has been done during the past few days than for several weeks as will be demonstrated by the following record: State vs Perry J. Everhart, dismissed as to intent to kill and murder, and arraignment waived; plea of guilty to assault and battery and fine of twenty dollars and costs assessed. Alpheus T. Good vs Still H. McGrew, reply to paragraphs 2,3, 4 and 5 of answer, submitted. State ex rel Isaac Robinson vs Daniel P. Bolds et al., tried by E. A. Huffman special judge, change of venue granted to Jay county.. William S. Wheat vs LaFollette & Adair, affidavit by plaintiff for continuance sustained. George Drake et al vs Ruth Drake et al., default of Sylvia Chronister, suggested minority as to her; D. E. Smith appointed guard ian ad litum. Andrew A. Purman vs Melvina Y. Jenkins,submitted, Judgment against defendant for $234.30 without relief, and costs. Eugene W. Douglass vs Cora Douglass, all depositions on file and ordered published. Edward Kinney vs William Aspy. rule to answer absolute within five days. Same case and same entry. Chris Hostetter vs Pete Soldner, administrator, demurer to complaint by defendant. Lizzie Hendricks vs Hubert Topp, leave asked and granted plaintiff to file amended complaint. Same was so filed in two paragraphs, making new parties defendants, summons ordered returnable January 27. Hannah B. M. Tripolett vs Lafayette ■ Tripolett , dismissed by agreement,' judgment against plaintiff for costs. ■ Heaton, Sims & Co. vs D. M. Hens ! ley, demurrer by defendant to each ' paragraph of complaint; defendant j files interogatories for plaintiff to an ] swer, ten days being given in which to do same; motion filed by plaintiff to strike out each and all of said in-j tergatories. Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. vs John Braun, case dismissed and costs paid.

GUS ROSENTHAL R S In spite of last week's raid here’s a store full of warm wearables you did not get for Christmas, and now is your opportunity to fill up the vacancy and buy anything in Men’s Overcoats, Boys’ Overcoats for comfort and Dress. Men’s Suits, Boys’ Suits, Children’s Suits and Reefers AT COST as we have to reduce our stock before inventory. Call and you will be pleased. k L Sb I te* GUS ROSENTHAL The Square Man.

See Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Bosse’s Friday night. Hon. R. K. Erwin and L. G. Ellingham attended the meeting of the new democratic state committee at Indianapolis this week, returning home this morning. George Archbold, the veteran grocer, who has been ill for several weeks but was thought improving, has suffered a relapse and is said to again be in a critical condition. It is announced that the wedding of Mr. Harry Helm, of the City News Company, to Miss Dick Burdge will occur in a few weeks. Both are popular young people of the city. Mrs. Martha M. Chilcoate died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Fred Schafer, last Monday after an illness of several vears. She was a woman of strong religious principles and was loved and esteemed by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted from the Schafer home at 11:30 a. m. yesterday by Rev. Daniel, who said: The subject’of this memior was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, July 6, 1824; died in Decatur, January 15, 1900; aged 75 years, 6 months and 9 days. Her parents came to Indiana when she was ten years of age and settled upon a farm two miles west of Decatur. Ail this portion of Indiana was then largely an unbroken forest, inhabited by wild animals and untutored Indians. In the midst of these surroundings, imbibing the strength which they imparted, the deceased spent her girlhood days. At about the age of 22 she was united in marriage to Geo. Weimer, who died in 1862. All the children of this union passed away in early life, except the two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Schafer and Mrs. Ollie Meibers, who mourn today the death of a precious mother. This is one of the greatest losses that can be sustained by any heart or home. In 1879 she was joined in marriage to Samuel Chilcoate, who died about twelve vears ago.

Hog Sale 20 Duroc Jersey Sows, bred for March and April farrow, and a lot of early fall farrow pigs if taken soon. Write, or better, come and see. Farm 4| miles northeast of Decatur. ...,J. D. NIDLINGER.

J. ID. HJLLuE DEALER IN Grain, Seed, Wool, Salt, Oil, Coal, Lime, Fertilizers. Elevators on the Chicago & Erie and Clove Leaf railroads. Office and retail store southeast corner of Second and Jefferson Streets Your patronage solicited. I MORTGAGE LOANS Money Loaned on Favorable Terms LOW RATE OF INTEREST Privelege of Partial Payments. Abstracts of Title Carefully Prepared F. M. SCHIRMEYER, Cor. 2d and Madison Sts. DEOATL R, IND ATTEND Fort Wayne Business College. For Thorough Course in Book-keeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, I'cnniaHHh ip, Banking and English. Telegraphy Write for particulars. 49t52 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA John Schurger. Pave E. SmithSCHURGER & SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Money to loan at lowest rates of interest Abstracts of t itle, real estate and collections Rooms 1. 2 and Welfley block. 3S

Dr. 0. V. CONNELL, TsUriwry Surgeoi ini DeatisU Decatur, Ind. Office I. 0.0. F. Block. Qradnate of th* Ontario Veterla. ary Oolle** and Toronto Veterinary D*ni«j School Treat* all disease* of domesticate* animal*. Call*attended today or nlgbv 1*