Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 21, Decatur, Adams County, 2 August 1900 — Page 3

piano Given away Aug. 3b i' 1 ' 11 - Chances with each 50c purchase... Keep your tickets. In case PIANO is not called for after first drawing, there will be a second drawing within thirty days. Drawing to take place in the Big Window. Buy at The "Big Store" And get chances.

Ten and 15c for all 25c straw hats at Gus Rosenthal’s. ts I. L. Syphers and family took in the excursion to Rome City last Friday. Thirty-five cents buys the best 50c overalls at Gus Rosenthal's, the square man. ' ts Horace Callow and wife joined the Geneva Sunday school excursionists to Rome City last Friday. And now the excited adventurers are shouting “On to Cape Gomel” Next winter they will be "onto” Cape Nome Bids will be received for a remedv that is equal to Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. For particulars see Smith, Yager Falk. a There are some men in this town who are so constituted that they can sit around all day and never feel the least exhausted. Are you runnin’ for office this year? No, you durn fool; I’m runnin’ to Smith, Yager & Falks for a bottle of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin to cure indigestion. a During the past few years seven hundred and fifty thousand artifical birds have been mantfactured in Vienna, all of which were fashioned from the feathers of domestic fowls. V. B. Conklin, Bowersvill, 0.. save: “I received more benefit from Foley’s Kidney Cure than from months of treatment by physicians.’’ Take no substitute. Holthouse, Callow & Co. a This is the time of year when everybody wants to get away from home and their usual work for a little time. A change of scene and surroundings is good for everybody, and the annual vacation is the means of great benefit. In India, the land of famine, thousands die because they cannot obtain food. In America, the land of plenty manv suffer and die because they can not digest the food they eat. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat. It instantly relieves and radically cures all stomach troubles. Smith, Yager & Falk. ts

Attention,, Farmers! As the wheat crop is a failure it is necessary to make hay whether the sun shines or not. This you can do with the • ji I >' I > It ’ J? > H Ann st S K \ I | / 3k *^ >, *'* v /I ak /uS -• ' •» |pu fc/wTv h W ter 7 ft 111 jL W OJWk p|l—' * ■“ “■" —~ V . \ ’ ailiiiir OSBORNE TEDDER. Not only Tedders, -but I have a full line of Osborne implements, the best on the market, consisting of “mders. Mowers, Rakes, Harrows, &c. Come in and see what I have to show you, and I will •av© you money. L. C. MILLER. At Machine Shop. Decatur, Indiana.

Fifteen cents for 25c knee pants at jus Rosenthal s, the square man. ts Frank France arrived home from the Georgia gold fields last Friday. James Fristoe, of Winona Lake was here Friday attending to busiA gruff old bachelor always looks under the head of manage notices for news of the weak. Fort y dozen boy’s Brownie overalls pyl h H X- r gO i lt ,i,c a P air at «us Rosenthal s, the square man. ts „?^ rs - Robert Harding of Fort VY ayne, Sundayed here, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs W J Myers. You will never find any other as prompt and so pleasant as DeWitt’s Little Eady Risers. Smith, Yager Alonzo, the young king of Spain narrowly missed being shot recently by a bird hunter. But even this did not make the king quail. Best way to cure baackache. Back aches are caused by disorder in the kidneys. Foley’s Kidney Cure will make the kidneys right, ’ Holthouse Callow & Co. a ’ By the simple trick of cutting the wood across the grain, or of cutting it with the grain at such an angle that it splits when friction is applied, it is asserted that the match trust is adding to its profits by enormous yearly sums. The lack of energy you feel, the backache and a run down condition generally, all mean kidney disorder. Foley's Kidney Cure will restore your strength and vigor by making the kidneys well. Holthouse, Callow & Co. a The postmaster general has decided to amend the postal regulations so as to permit the sender of a registered letter to recall it after it has been dispatched. This will be a great convenience to women who want to add another postscript. 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 There is no member of the human family so stuffed with pride as the Chinese. They are old and from their standpoint an intelligent people. They are taught and do believe that the world is flat, and is entirely occupied by China and that the other nations hang from the edges. Don’t be buldozed bv our envious competitor in believing that it requires a special dye for wool and a special dye for cotton. They want to sell you two packages one would do, that is if that one was Putnam Fadeless Dyes. 10c pef package. Sold by Smith, Yager & Co. 20-2 The two bicycles given away at Sheets’ restaurant, Berne, on the even ing of the Fourth were drawn by No. 5526 and 6871. Parties holding these lucky numbers will present them at my place of business and receive the wheels. VVm. Sheets. 18tf The Top Shelf. Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup has reached the top shelf: there is nothing that equals this medicine for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis or anv affection of the throat or lungs. It has been thoroughly tested for this class of diseases and stands in the front rank at the head. This medicine is guaranteed to give satisfaction: who could ask for more. Give Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup a trial, it has cured others and will cure you. Do not fail to use this in time. Price 25, 50 and sl. By all druggists. a

Jacob Fullencamp was on the sick list a few days last week. Three dollars and ninety-eight cents for 87.50 men’s wool suits at Gus Rosenthal’s. ts Rev. J. E. Stoops, of Indianapolis, representing the Anti-Saloon league, was here last week. Rev. J. W. Lower, of Fort Wayne, was the guest of his brother Joseph here the latter part of last week. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb and son George and Miss Nola Nachtrieb are enjoying a few days outing at Winona Lake. Mothers endorse it, children like it, old folks use it. We refer to One Minute Cough Cure. It will quickly cure all throat and lung troubles. Smith, Yager & Falk. ts The eleventh district democratic congressional convention will lie held in the city of Huntington on Wednesday, August 15th, at which time a candidate will be selected to eon test the field with Mayor Steele, the republican candidate. W hat most people want is something mild and gentle, when in need of a physic. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets fill the bill to a dot. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Sold by Holthouse, Callow & Co. a Cigarette smokers arp bounced from positions at Washington, discharged from railroads and driven out of positions everywhere, but the smoking goes on among young men who do not know that they are nearing the lunatic or the grave for its use every day. Doctor* Mever Disagree On one point that Cleveland’s Celery Compound Tea cures all nerve troubles. indigestion, constipation, liver and kidney diseases. It purifies the blood and tones up the whole system. \\ e will give you a free trial package. Large packages 25 cents. Holthouse, Callow & Co. A Columbia City man observed his little daughter burying something in a hole she had made in the garden the other day. and after she had compleed her work and gone away he made an investigation. What he found was a piece cf paper on which was written: “Dear Devil, please come up right away and get my aunty.” To the Deaf. A rich lady cured of her deafness and noises in the head by Dr. Nicholson’s Artificial Ear Drums, gave SIO.OOO to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure Ear Drums, may have them free. Address No. 2616 The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue New York. Idyl The public justly assumes that the man who shows a keen interest in his business will be entirely up-to-date in the character of his wares. People can tell whether a man advertises only because he must, or because he is wide awake, eager to do business and confident of the merits of what he offers. The tone of an ad suggests much. Do you have rheumatic pains, loss of appetite, hot dry skin, indigestion, loss of energy, puffiness under the eyes, swelling of the feet and irregular action of the bowels? These troubles come from faulty action of the liver and kidneys. Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm will cure them. For sale by Holthouse, Callow & Co. a The city of Lafayette, Indiana, has presented to the Purdue university a 2,000,000 gallon waterworks pumping engine for use in the laboratory of the university. It was built in 1875, and is an excellent example of the duplex walking beam pump. In ad dition to its historical value, it will furnish an ample supply of water for the hydraulic experiments which will be carried on. 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. 117 The Miesse House building, fixtures and everything pertaining to the hotel business, for sale for $5,500, or the building for $4,500. Will trade for a small farm or town property, or with reasonable cash payment will give good time on balance. The house contains twenty-two sleeping rooms and is in first-class condition. If you are looking for a bargain, you will find it here. I'.n I There is a plant in Jamaica called the life plant, liecauce it seems almost impossible to kill it. When a leaf is cut off and hung up by a string it sends out white, threadlike roots gathers moisture from the air and lie, gins to grow new leaves. In South America is a flower that can only be open when the wind blows. The plant belongs to the cactus family and when the wind blows a number of toautiful flowers protrude from the little lumps on the stalk. Notice —We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two 25 cent Ixittles 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 '

Large thermometer free with pnr ' chase of SIO.OO, at Gus Rosenthal’s, tf' Miss Josephine Niblick returned: from Winona the latter part of last week. Henry Archbold and Russel Harruff were among the excursionists to Rome City last Friday. Miss Dora Peterson and Mrs. John Heller Sundayed at Monmouth, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kunkle. Whatever may be said of Mrs Lease a candidate for congress in Kansas, she’s a lap ahead of her male competitors. Why don’t you eat? “No appetite,” you say. “Stomach feels bad.” Well, take Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and vou can eat anything. Smith, Yager & Falk. a The Methodist congregation at Bluffton has agreed on plans for the remodeling of the church edifice, at an expense of SIO,OOO, and will advertise for bids for the work, which must be completed in season for dedication this winter. The dread of people with weak lungs who suffer from stubborn coughs and consumption. Foley’s Honey and Tar, if taken in time, cures the cold, heals and strengthens the lungs and always cures incipient consumption. Holthouse, Callow & Co. a For sale.—Sixty-six acres of land,located four and one-half miles southwest of Peterson, near Honduras, on the Bluffton and Decatur macadamized road, •near Zion and Reformed churches. Sixty-six acres for $4,000. First payment SI,OOO, ten to twelve years time on balance with five per cent interest. ts If you have headache, pain in the back, dizziness with spots floating before the vision, it indicates serious disease of the kidneys. Dr. J. 11. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm removes these symptoms and cures the disease. For sale by Holthouse, Callow & Co. ’ a “What does this nation need?” shouted the impassioned orator. “What does this nation require, if she steps proudly across the Pacific —if she strides boldlv across the ocean in her march of trade and freedom. I repeat it. what does she need?” "Rubber boots,” suggested the grossly materialistic person in a rear seat. For whooping cough. “Both my children were taken with whooping cough,” writes Mrs. O. E. Dutton, of Danville, Ills. “A small bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar gave such relief that I used a 50-cent bottle, which saved me a doctor bill.” Nothing else as good. Holthouse, Callow & Co. a It is suggested by the Chicago Record that those who wish to bet on the coming election would accomplish some gocxl by agreeing in a certain event, to do a week’s work cleaning the streets. Such a wager as that would be a distinct improvement over the common-place method of grinding a street organ or wheeling another fellow around the most public square at the busiest hour of the day. The laws of health require that the bowels move once each day and one of the penalties for violating this law is piles. Keep your bowels regular by taking a dose of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets when necessary and vou will never have that severe punishment inflicted upon you. Price 25 cents. Sold by Holthouse, Callow & Co. a If you need a manager to look after your business, run your business and handle it successfully, the place to find him is around on the shady side of a store in town. You will find him there, telling how somebody else’s business ought to be run to make it a go, and rehearsing all the gossip that is rife about town, and doing many other things that are so useful to the people in general. The wolf in the fable put on sheep’s clothing l»ecause if he traveled on his own reputation hecoui I’nt accomplish his purjiose. Counterfeiters of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve couldn’t sell their worthless salves on their merits, so they pul them in boxes and wrappers likeDeWitt's. Look out for them. Take only DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. It cures piles and all skin diseases. Smith, Yager & Falk, ts Twenty-one wagons passed through the city of Wabash. Ind., not long ago in solemn procession. They were loaded with the last marketable black walnut logs in the country. The ceremony would have been Iqually appropriate in anv county in thegreat central states. The walnut, which, half a century ago, was the most plentiful and majestic tree of the region, is I today practically extinct. A stronger argument for protective forestry laws would be hard to find. SIOO Reward. SIOO. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreadfid disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known i to the medical fraternity. Catarrh' being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the swtem. thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any (BM that it falls to cure. Send for a list of testimonials. Address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledb, O. Sold by aU druggists. Hall's Family Pills are' the best. a

Cut to Pieces! ARE PRICES. In order to clean up stock I shall close out all summer wear way below cost. 25c Balbriggan shirts or drawers, go at - 18 c 50c Balbriggan shirts or drawers, go at - -38 c 50c Overalls, with or without aprons, go at - 35 c 25 Boy’s Brownie Overalls, go at - - - 1925c Knee pants go at - -15 c 75c Bov's pants go at - -59 c SI.OO Boy's pants go at -79 c $4.50 Men's Linen Crash Suits, must be (hA nf| moved, and they will goat - - KpZ.UU $7.50 Men’s Chevoit Suits, medium weight, (hQ QQ good for now and fall wear, while they last . u 0 All Hot Weather Clothing, such as Alpacca Coats and Vests, Serge coats and vests, Duck and Linen Pants, etc., etc., go at Your own price STRAW HATS GO At one-half their former price. All other goods comparatively as cheap. k PPCC - A large thermometer with SIOOO purchase, rriLL — Pair horse covers with $25.00 purchase. Rare opportunities to secure bargains. Gus Rosenthal, The Square Man.

The Chicago American, the new daily paper of the Windy city, was on sale here for the first time Sunday. Buhler Bro's have secured the services of Peter Mougey, blacksmith, and Jacob Mangold, wood worker. They are the best in their lines and will be pleased to meet old and new friends. 2-ts Pekin, China, has a tower in which is hung a large bell, cast in the fifteenth century, and another tower containing a huge drum, which is intended to be toaten in case a great danger should threaten the city. No one is allowed to enter these towers. The greatest skin specialist in America originated the formula of Banner Salve. For all skin diseases, all cuts or sores, and for piles it’s the most healing medicine. Holthouse, Callow & Co. a When a man sees what he considers a libelous article printed in a newspaper concerning him he immediately considers his reputation has been irreparably damaged, and sues for SSO.(MX» orsl 00,(XX). Now'if a threeline notice printed in some obscure portion of a paper once has hurt you $50,600 worth, why should three or six or twelve inches of sj a*e in a conspicuous position, printed often, kept in the public miud.be not worth many times that $50,000 a year to yon ? “Through the months ot June and July our baby was teething and took a running off'of the bowels and sick ness of the stomach," says O. P. M. Holliday, of Deming. Ind. "His bowels would move from five to eight times a dav. I bad a bottle of Colic. Cholera and Diahrroea Remedy in the house and gave him four drops in a teaspoonful of water and ’.he got better at once.” Sold by Holthouse. Callow At Co. The Chinese may not be civilized, but occasionally they are pretty shrewd. A gang of assassins, after shooting an officer at Canton, threw a bunch of silver dollars into the street, and made their escape while the crowd was scrambling for the money. Free Os charge. Any adult suffering from a cold settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung troubles of any nature, who will call at Page Blackburn's drug store, will be presented with a sample bottle of Boscht«e,s German Syrup, free of charge. Only one bottle given to one person, and none to children without order from parents. No throat or lung remed v ever had such a sale as Boschee’s'German Syrup in all parts of the civilized world. Twenty years ago millions of bottles were given away, and your druggists will tell you its success was maivelous. It is really the only throat and lung remedy generally endorsed by physicians. One 75 cent tot tie will cure you or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all civilized countries. ts

I nelaimed letter list: Philip Huskin, Frank Lutz, John Miller. Harry Shawl. A Minister’s Good Work. “1 had a severe attack of bilious colic, got a bottle of Chamberlain's Cholic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two doses and was entirely cured.” says Rev. A. A. Power, of Emporia, Kan. “My neighbor across the street was sick for over a week, had two or three bottles of medicine from the doctor. He used them for three or four days without relief, them called in another doctor who treated him for some days and gave him no relief, so discharged him. I went over to see him the next morning. He said hie towels were in a terrible fix, that they had been running off so long that it waq almost bloody flux. I asked him if he had tried Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and he said. ’No.’ I went home and brought him my bottle and gave him one dose; told huh to take another dose in fifteen or twenty minutes if he did not feel relief, but he took no more and was entirely cured.” Sold by Holthouse, Callow At Co. a The longest beard in Indiana is hitched to the chin of Milton Fisher, a Huntington goldsmith 56 years old and measures one inch for each year of his life. And the longest hair adorns the head of another resident of the same town. Miss Ellen Cawley, it being six feet long. Probably tin' oldest beard in the state is the 60 year old one of Daniel Jones, of Honey Creek, near Kokomo. He made a vow to leave his face unshaven and unshorn until his candidate was elected, and still sticks to it, though his man is dead. November 6, 1899. Syrup Pepsin Co. Dear Sirs: I feel it my duty to write to you and let you know how much good your medicine has done for me. Twenty-three years ago I was taken with some kind of stomach trouble and I tried everything 1 heard of. They did me but little good. Three years ago neuralgia set. in on me and I got so poor and weak that I could hardly walk couldn't work any. My husband received a laxik through the mail, advertising your medicine, ami he sent our little boy to the drug store to get one of your tencent bottles. 1 began to use it. It is strange to say, but it's the truth, the second dose I took gave me lots of relief. I kept on using it until I used it nearly one year and now 1 am nearly as strong as I used to be and can do any kind of work. 1 recommend to all. for it seems to mo it would cure anybody. I have gotten several to use Syrup Pepsin and they all say it has <lone them so much good. God bless Dr. I Wdwell and his medicine for doing me so much good. Yours with respect, Mrs Isa bell Whele, Freetown, Jackson county, Ind. Sold by Smith, Yagei Ai Falk. a