Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 29 March 1900 — Page 3

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Maloney’s Wedding April 2. Miss Laura Landiss of Clarion, Stindayed with friends here. A. Holthouse, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was in the city over Sunday. Ross Johnson of Monroe, was in the citv Friday, after a two month’s illness. Bring forth that bicycle from the attic and dust it off and get it in good running order. John W. Tyndall and W. H. Nibclick returned from Jackson, Michigan, Saturday. A man, as far back as 1832, went over the Alleghanny mountains in a horseless carriage. He was pulled by mules. M. B. Smith, Butternut. Mich., says, “DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are the verv best pills I ever used for costivem>s<. liver and bowel trouble, i Smith, Yager & Falk. ts The state of Massachusetts spends a half million dollars a year in road building, and boasts of over two hundred miles of permanent highways built in less than five years. When you want something to heal a burn, or sore, or a cut, why not try Banner Salve, which is guaranteed the most healing ointment in the world. Holthouse, Gallow & Co. in Anesthetics were known in the days of Homer, and the Chinese 2,000 years ago had a preparation of hemp known as “una yo” to deaden the pain something similar to our modern cocaine. A little known fact. That the majority of serious diseases originate in disorder of the kidney,s Foley’s Kidney Cure is guaranteed. Try it today if you're not feeling well. Holt house. Callow A Co. m The catalogue of the 1900 Paris exhibition will consist of eighteen volumes, one. for each of the groups into which the general classification is divided. Each will include a historical sketch of the industries dealt with. To secure the original witch hazel salve, ask for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, well known as a certain cure for piles, and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. They are dangeious. Smith, Yager & Falk, ts Within a short time seven servant girls have been married from the house of E. M. Tucker, in Pleasanton, A local paper declares that Mrs. Tucker can find plenty of Pleasanton girls who are willing to work for her for nothing and pay board beside. A man named E. Presson. of Pressonville, Kans., wrote a letter theother day, saving the opinion of everybody in his town who has used Foley's Honey and Tar is, that it is the very best medicine for la grippe, colds, coughs, etc. Holthouse, Callow A Co. m An Idaho tramp who was injured on a railroad ear while stealing a ride has brought suit for damages, alleging negligence on the part of the employes of the company because, although they knew where he was and that he ought to be put off, they did not put him off. If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlain’s Pain Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application will relieve the pain. It also cures sprains and bruises in one-third the time required by any other treatment. Cuts’ burns, frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side and chest, glandular and other swHPngs are quickly cured by applying it. Every" bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cts. Holthouse, Callow A Co. m

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Maloney’s Wedding April 2. Charley Jeffries is again serving as day clerk at the Buri House.

John Kern has accepted a position in the New Osborn hotel at Huntimrton. h Homer Sowers of Van Wert, was here the latter part of last week on business. Get your fishing tackle in working order, for the time is near when the finny tribe bite. John Glutting, the drayman, drove to Bluffton Saturday with a load of household goods. . Chicago, in addition to other distinctions. has that of possessing the only professional teacher of parrots in the country. For quick and positive relief from a cough or cold Dr. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar has no equal. Trv it and you will recommend it. Nachtrieb & Fuelling. * m Over in old Knox, on the banks of the Wabash, a man named Abraham Smith is applying for a divorce, alleging that his wife uses a skillet as an implement of domestic warfare. Dr. Sawyer’s Wild’Cherry and Tai cures because it was made to cure. It soothes and relieves the irritated condition of throat and lungs. A trial will prove it. Nachtrieb & Fuelling. 111 The world is just finding out that military campaigns are much easier conducted on paper than in the field in front of the enemy, just as it is easier to criticise what others do than to do. You cannot always tell whether your goods are all wool or mixed goods. It makes no difference if you use Putnam Fadeless Dyes. They color everything. Sold by Smith, Yager & Fulk. ' 5-3 Germany’s army is to have shortly, a number of automobiles that are to be used not only for the transportation of baggage, provisions and ammunition, but also for the rapid transportation of detachments of soldiers. Backache is the first indication of kidney trouble. Urinary disorders diabetes, and even Bright’s disease follow unless promptly cheeked. Nothing better to make perfect kidneys than Dr Sawyer’s L'katine. Nachtrieb & Fuelling. m Education cost 5450.000.000 in the United States, Great Britian, France and Germany. It is gratifying to know that the United States spent three-sevenths of the whole amonnt and leads with an educational per capita of $2.67. There is no medicine that has <yet been discovered that has virtues deserving to be compared with Dr. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar, for bad cases of chronic bronchitis, consumption, or any cough or cold. Nachtrieb & Fuelling. m The ravages of pneumonia over the country have been more than usually fatal this year. The climatic condimatic conditions have been more than ordinarily favorable to the propoga tion of the malady, and accute bronchial affections have been more prevalent than ever before. The best salve in the world is the Banner Salve. It is made from a prescription by a world wide known skin specialist and is positively the most healing salve for piles, burns, scalds, ulcers, running sores and all skin diseases. Holthouse, Callow A Co. m Thirty of the convicts in Sing Sing prison have organized a minstrel performance. Their first performance will be given in the Protestant chapel on Christmas day. The men will have suits made especially for the occasion. The performance will be opened with an old-fashioned halfcircle. This will be followed by an olio, including ’‘turns” by individuals and sketch teams. All the prisoners will be present at the performance. Notice We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two 25 cent bottles orboxesofßaxter's Mandrake Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation, billioqsness, 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

Maloney will be married April 2. Hi Henry’s Minstrels showed here J last night to a crowded house. Hon. E. A. Huffman of Marion, 1 was hereon legal business last Saturday. Curley Rademacher was at Fort \\ ayne Thursday evening to witness “Sapho.” M. \. B. Archbold was at home several days last week on account of a bad cold. William Hoagland was in town Saturday lor the first time in several months, having been quite sick. Died. On Monday or any other day in the week, with Putman Fadeless Dyes, goods w ill not fade either i-unlight or washing. Sold by Smith, Yager A Falk. " 2-2 The hunting dog advertsed last week was found by John Tonnellier ami returned to the owner, Smanuel Warmeastle. Every voter in the county should get a book on C Ju's ’‘Money, Trusts and Imperialism.” Sold by Fred Mayer at this office. Too many people lose valuable time in experimenting with cough and cold cures. They should take Foley’s Honey and Tar before it is too late. Holthouse, Callow & Co. m After some improvements had been made in X. Capitol street, Washington. D. C., it was discovered that the workmen had thoughtlessly made away with a historic stone set in place by George Washington. Going down hill. People suffering from kidney diseases feel a gradual but steady loss of vitality. They should lose no time in trying Foley’s Kidney Cure. It is guaranteed. Holthouse, Callow & Co. m A company delivering milk in New York offers 8500 to be distributed to the ten drivers who return the greater number of its bottles during the year. These bottles cost the company about 5 cents each, and thousands of them are retained by customers, it is said, as depositories for jam and similiar delicacies. Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hindesdale, 111., writes. Inever fail to relieve my children from croup at once by using One Minute Cough Cure. I would not feel safe without it.” Quickly cures coughs, colds, grippe and all throat and lung diseases. Smith, Yager & Falk. ts This is a story being told by one newspaper man about another: “A few days ago while the editor of the Chelsa Herald was eating preserved pears hefound that a small specimen wouldn't part company with its stem, and upon removing it from his mouth he found that he had been tugging away on a defunct mouse.” Waidalla, N. D., Mar. 15, 1898 For loss of appetite, general debility and convalescence after any illness, there is nothing so beneficial as Dr. J. H. McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood. lam enjoying vigorous health from its use. E. A. Sharpe. For sale by Holthouse, Callow & Co. m Editor Dailey, of the Jefferson, Ind. News, is a candidate for treasurer of Clark county, and is conducting a novel campaign. He goes over the county with a phonograph and gives concerts, the program concluding with a reproduced speech in his own behalf. He never fails to draw a crowd and his plan is proving a great hit. Eat a whole cabbage if you want to. It wont hurt you. People used to think cabbage hung heavy in their stomachs. After each meal, no matter what they eat. take a dose of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. You will never suffer with constipation, indigestion, sick headache or stomach trouble. Smith, Yager A Falk. in "The robins are daily increasing in numbers and the blue birds are also here. It is a pleasant study to note the first appearance of all these birds year after year and see how the weather effects them. The robins have come a little later than usual this spring. Last spring they began to appear here during the extreme cold weather about the middle of February. Lingering la grippe cough. G. Vacher, 157 Osgood St.,Chicago, says: “Aly wife had a very severe case of la grippe, and it left her with a very bad couglt. She tried a bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar and it gave immediate relief. A 50 cent bottle cured her cough entirely.” Price 25c. and 50c. Holthouse, Callow 6 Co. m A printer employed on the Topeka Capital, the paper edited by Rev. Sheldon, committed suicide. The man who was a hard drinker was laid off for fear his infirmity would shock the finer sensibilities of Dr. Sheldon. The slight so weighed upon the mind of the printer that he drank himself into a state of frenzy and then swallowed a dose of morphine. The death of the printer, who by the way was a son of ex-Senator Peffer, may be said to be indirectly due to Dr. Sheldon's venture. A Life and Death Fight, Mr. W. A. Hines, of Manchester, la., writing of his almost miraculous escape from death, says: “Exposure after measles induced serious lung trouble, which ended in consumption. I had frequent hemorrhages and coughed night and day. All my doctors said I must soon die. Then I began to use Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, which completely cured me. I would not be without it even if it cost 85.00 a bottle. Hundreds have used it on my recommendation and all say it never fails to cure throat, chest and lung troubles.” Regular size 50c and SI.OO. Trial bottles free at Page Blackburn's drug store.

Maloney will be married April 2. Maloney and Widow Clancy will be at the opera house April 2. For good wholesome fun donj fail to see Maloney at the opera house April 2. Do not fail to see Maloney at the opera house April 2. He will tell you all about it. Hugh Woods, now located at Warsaw, was here on business several days last week. Correspondents Wanted. Write to us if you want to learn what Dr. Caldwell’ Syrup Pepsin will do, or call at our store and get a trial bottle. Ten doses 10c. Smith, Yager & Falk.m Speaking of “The Man With the Hoe,” Secretary of'Agricidture Wilson says: “The farmer is conservative but more level-headed than most city people, and is the nation’s juryman in times of excitement.” Eugene J. Hall, the poet and publisher, says that one dose of Foley’s Honey and Tar restored his voice when hoarseness threatened to prevent his lecture at Central Music Hall Chicago. Holthouse, Callow & Co. m It has been estimated that English peoplev.se an average of eight matches each person a (lav, and annually over 1,700,000,000.000 are burned. The largest match factory is in Austria, and each year it uses 22,000 pounds of phosphorus, turns out 2,500,000,000,000 matches and for the boxes alone 160,000 feet of wood is used. She.- I have never loved before. He. And why my precious? Surely there are others as worthy as I. She. —That wasn’t it. I had indigestion so bad I could never endure their prattle, but I took a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and have never seen any sign of it since. Get it of Smith, Yager & Falk. m A Chicago company has discovered a process by which brickscan be made without burning. This illustrates the i tremendous advance we are making in all our industrial pursuits. It is perhaps the most valuable discovery in the building trades line since the Egyptians discovered that bricks could be made without straw. Rev. W. E. Sitzer. W. Caton. N, Y., writes, “I had dvspepsia over twenty years, and tried doctors and medicines without benefit. I was persuaded to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it helped me from the start. I believe it to be a panica for all forms of indigestion.” It digests what you eat. Smith, Yager & Falk. ts A Hartford City young woman sat up until 12 o’clock the other night waiting for her husband to come. At last weary and worn out with waiting she went to her bod-room to retire and found the missing husband fast asleep. Instead of going out he had gone to his room. She was so mad that she wouldn’t speak to him for a week. • The Appetite of a Goat Is envied by all poordispeptieg whose stomach and liver are out of order. All such should know that Dr. King’s New Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and liver remedy, gives a splendid appetite, sound digestion and a regular bodily habit insures perfect health and great energy. Only 25 cents at Page Blackburn’s drug store. Our readers will probably be surprised to learn that for nearly 300 years cod liver oil has been used as a medicine. During the past 25 years nearly all the cod liver oil brought to this country from Norway has been used in the form of Scott's Emulsion. It is by all means the most pleasant preparation of cod liver oil you can buy. Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg, Pa., says, “As a speedy cure for coughs, colds, croup and sore throat One Minute Cough Cure is unequalled. It is pleasant for children to take. I heartily recommend it to mothers.” It is the only harmless remedy that produces immediate results. It cures bronchitis, pneumonia, grip and throat and lungdiseases. It prevents consumption. Smith. Yager A Falk, ts The discovery of unlimited coal deposits in Alaska, has added to the | wealth of that purchase, even to a i greater degree than the finds of gold. This seems to be the latest views from Dawson City, and the finding of the gold deposits comes at a time when fuel had become the perplexing question. When thi> United States expands it only requires a short while for the enterprising Yankee to do the rest. Some Tonics Make Drunkards, But Cleveland’s Celery Compound Tea contains no alcohol it is the quickest and surest cure in the world for nervous prostration, constipation, indigestion and all diseases of the blood, kidneys and liver. There is health and vigor in every ounce of it. we will give you a free trial package. Large packages 25 cents. Holthouse, Caliow A Co. Hi Henryand his famous troupe of minstrels were here last night in all their glory and as a consequence Bosse’s opera house was packed to its utmost capacity. The show is a good one of its kind and had many features never seen in the city before. The parade is a great drawing card. Consumption, the snake. Consumption is the serpent of dis eases —it creeps upon its victims and i fastens its deathly fangs without ' warning. Don't neglect that cold of I yours. Cleveland's Lung Healy will cure it without fail. If it doesn t. you can have your money back. We will j give you a trial bottle free. Large | bottles, 25 cents. Holthouse, Callow A Co.

Gft-PlTft’L 5100,000.00. SURPLUS §9,000.00 TftE Deg/vtur National BANK. (Re-or'g<jqizcd J.iqUor'y' I, 1893.) DIRECTORS. P. XV. Smith, President. KF I? ’ W. A. Kuebler, Vice-President. I Oil? C. A. Dugan, Cashier. E. X. Ehinger, Assistant Cashier. J. B. Mason. J. H. Hobrock. A complete stock of Wall Paper, and a fail line of Paints, Varnishes £ Painters’ Materiel. STENGEL & CRAIG. Berne; Ind. Druggists.

You should' attend the “spelli”’ skule contest” at the M. E. church tomorrow enening. A good time, lots of fun and you will get your money’s worth. He Fooled the surgeons, All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of West Jefferson, Ohio, after suffering IS months from rectal fistula, he would die unless a costly operation was performed; but he cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, the surest pile cure on earth, and the best salve in the world. 25 cents a box. Sold by Page Blackburn. If you miss Maloney’s Wedding at the opera house Monday, April 2 you will miss the funniest and most entertaining comedy drama- 1 that will be seen here this season. It fairly glows and glistens with the funniest kind of I comedy complications, bright, tuneful music, tells a pretty story of everyday life, and is fresh, crisp and wholesome. It tickles the little ones an t keeps their elders in a fever heat of healthy humor. Agency, la., Oct, 1899. Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, 111. Gents: I have used Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin with marked 'success. I unhesitatingly recommend it to those suffering with stomach trouble or constipation. It’s certainly a blessing to humanity. A T ou are at liberty to use my testimonial. Yours respectfully. F. M. Wilcoxen. Smith, Yager & Falk. m The following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining at the post office the past week: Henry A. Wagoner, Miss Bertha Smith, S. H. Star, W. F. Fry, J. A. Hawkins, H. H. Brown M’f’g. Co., W. F. Brewer, Mack Kline, Burt Roebuck, John Pritchard, J. M, Reynolds, Mrs. Barbara Myers, John Nolan, Mrs. John Mayer, Jolk Ken ney. Prof. Byron W. King, Burt Johnson. Miss Ida Urick, (2,) <l. B. Dueller, Miss Stella , Mrs. Lemuel Ray, F. C. Miller. Will you do this. We ask you to try Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup, on these conditions. After using one bottle, and you find that it has not proved beneficial, return the same to the druggist you bought it of, and he will return the money paid, you can not ask formore, this medicine is the best cough syrup in the market and for la-grippe or influenza, it has no superior Will you give this cough syrup a trial, you will certainly not regret it. Price 25. 50, and SI. By druggists. m One of the peculiar things connected with the expulsion of Roberts from the house of representatives on the ground of his past palygamous conduct and belief, is the fact that upon the list of petitioners against him,'one person had been married and divorced under the laws of the United States nine times, one had been divorced eight times, four had been divorced six times, ninety-two had been divorced five times, one hundred and thirty-seven had been divorced three times and over one thousand had been divorced once. It is very hard to stand by and see our dear ones suffer while awaiting the arrival of the doctor. An Albany, N. Y., dairyman called at the drug store there for a doctor to call and see his child, then very sick with croup. Not finding the doctor in he left word for him to cOme at once upon his return. Be also bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, which he hoped would give come relief until the doctor should arrive. In a few hours he returned, saying that the doctor need not come, as the child was much better. The druggist. Mr. Otto Scholtz, says the family has since recommended Chamberlain’s Cough remedy to their neighbors and friends : until he has a constant demand for it from all parts of the country. For sale by Holthouse, Callow N Co. m

■ Miesse " House. I. J. NEISSE, Proprietor. 9 First-Class Hotel. 1 f ..BATES.. 1 $1.50 and $1.25 PER DAY. ) Opposite Court House. t Baker & Christen, ARCHITECTS i- Have opened an office over Archbold & Haugh’s Book Store, and are prepared to do any kind of work in their line. Persons contemplating building can save time, trouble and money by consulting them. Baker & Christen, Architects. >

, You should hear the lecture “Mary, Queen of Scott" at the True residence j Friday evening, admission five and , ten cents. Such is the testimony of thousands : concerning Brown’s Cure, a Perfect Family medicine, the best remedy known for the liver, kidneys and bow- ' els, a positive cure for dyspepsia and all bowel troubles, sick headache, ' nervousness, constipation and loss of sleep. If you suffer try this great 1 remedy and find health and happiness. ’ Sold by Page Blackburn. Price sc. ' ets. Yi-Kicurescorns and warts. It” i Backward, turn backward, Oh time in thy flight; feed me on gruel again just for tonight. I am so weary of [ sole leat her steak, petrified doughnuts and vulcanized steak, oysters that drown in a watery bath, butter as 5 strong as Goliath of Gath. Weary of paying for what I don’t eat; chewing I up rubber and calling it meat. Back- . ward, turn backward, for weary I am; i give me a whack at my grandmother's , jam; let me drink milk that has never been trimmed. Let me once more j have an old-fashioned pie. and then I’ll be ready to turn up and die. Glorious News 1 Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of , Waehita, I. T. He writes: “Four bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of Scrofula, which has caused her great .suffering for years. 1 Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is 1 complete and her health is excellent.” . This shows what thousands have proved- that Electric Bitters is the ’ best blood purifier known. It’s the supreme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running . sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poisons, helps i digestion builds up strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by Page Blackburn, druggist. Guaranteed. * Maloney’s Wedding, with its up- ■ roarious comedy complications and a , score of particularly bright up-to- ; date features, will be the attraction at - the opera house Monday, April 2. • Thife is a wholesome comedy-drama i as sweet as new mown hay and as rich ; as a hickory nut in good, healthy, infectuous fun. James McCabe as eri ratio “Dan Maloney” and Rose BladI bury as the “Widow Clancy” are a show in themselves, and are capital ’ entertainers of the original fun making kind. The balance of the company includes a dozen or more other ' bright amusers. The plot of the play I and its novel situations and its many i atniwng climaxes promises to make this attraction the most enjoyable presented here this season. It’s a laugh from start to finish.