Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 13 December 1900 — Page 9

Great < Countermand Mfefc ..Shoe ..Sale f Begins Saturday, December 15. The Big Store. I i Miss Anna Sellemeyer is at Fort I Wayne. I B. J Knapke and wife entertained I St. Henry, Ohio, relatives over last I Sunday. | E<l Menefee was at Liberty Center I most of last week attending to busiI uess for Smith & Bell. I Unclaimed letters are at the post I office for John H. Randall, George I Wells. Harry Archbold and W. F. I Dennis. I The Delpbos Herald has let the I contract for a new office building I 22x60 feet. It is to be fitted up in ■ modern style and have all the up to ■ date conveniences. ■ Lost Between Decatur and Cross ■ farm ar Monmouth, or between De ■ catur and Preble, $45. Liberal re ■ ord will l>e paid for the return of the ■ money, or information leading thereto. ■ The coming century will have twen ■ ty-four leap years, thte greatest num ■ ber possible. This opportunity as ■ forded women will certainly give th. rn ■ numerous leap year privileges, li is ■ possible, however, that before the ■ twentieth century is many years old ■ women will have assumed i's ■ right-. ‘L-ring marriage among ■ Many jiersons have had the expo- ■ hence of Mr. Peter Sherman, of North ■ Stratford. N IL, who says: "For ■ rears I suffered torture from chronic ■ indigestion, but ’Kodol Dysjiepsia ■Cure made a well man of me." It ■ digests what you eat and is a certain ■cure for dyspepsia and every form of ■ stomach trouble. It gives relief at ■ace even in the worst eases, and can't ■Wp but do you good. Smith. Yager ■4 Falk. ts

| Couches and Sofas, Sh I Established 1804. Parlor Furniture, &' | | Fancy Rockers, O I Bedroom Suits, S 11. yager & soNs.j"".—“ i h 7 g Dressing Tables, 3 ■ Dining Room Tables, S i 1 TH E *-~irw | Center Stands, S | || Oak and Mahogany ||| I Leading Furniture Dealers Hl ** g * * Bfe I ft Easels and Screens, H OF DECATUR, | ~ | r ■ Hat Racks, H I Have the largest and best designs, also largest stock ever before g Hall Racks Q shown in this city. We can show you the best line and sell yon g g I cheaper than any of our competitors. Call and convince yourself | ’ M | as others have done. It costs you nothing to look over onr goods. |, Llbl ai y Tables, g I Largest and best line of Holiday Goods ever shown in the city. You ' Library Cases, g I will miss something good if you don’t look at our new, up-to-date | China Closets, g I | Sideboards, ® I > -r r Flower Stands, & I GOODS.aMM | |

. Have you seen the great rednnim in prices at HenslevV pZ reU , uvt,on get the bargains. 5 Go earl WilVVilliam Worden ank Daniel K Me have the finest line in the city Attorneys in the Bolds ease returned from Bluffton Saturday remaining over Sunday. They will be there this week at least. e «l^T rBtOWU ? Md ’ has titled -1,000 damages to a boy of five who was mjured by grabbing a live "LI" ” ll “ icipal eta ' ie house, has completed his fall trip, and is at home until some time the first of next year. A Thanksgiving gift in the wav of a big eight pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christin is an item which should have been mentioned last week. Notice to tht Public: Notice is hereby given that anv one buying an v property of and from Fred Scherry my son, will be held accountable to me for one-third of the value thereof for one-third of all such belongs to me. Christian Scherry. 403 vv 1 T hat Tb ? ,,bbin ir Headache. Would quickly leave you if von used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thou sands 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 26 cents. Money back" if not cured. Sold by Page Blackburn, druggist. At the annual election of officers at the Masonic lodge, Tuesday evening, David E. Smith was elected \V. M.; L. C. Helm, S. AV.; P, L. Andrews, J. AV.; H. C. Miller, secretary; M. Burns, treasurer, and J. H. Lenhart, trustee. The installation of these new officers will take place December 27. 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 headache, 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

If you are in need of toys, games, etc., don t forget to call at the Fair store. Our prices are lower than elsewhere. Christian Scherry of Kirkland township, was in the city Saturday on his uav to Fort W ayne, where he expects to reside with his daughter. ~G n® o f °, ur widowers informs us that he can't even look at an unmarried woman without the whole neighborhood are talking about it. M hat is more suitable for a Xmas present than a fancy lamp’ We are closing out our entire line at a reduction of 20 per cent, The Fair Store. 1 he‘ Commercial Traveler” is the name of the new flyer on the Clover Leaf. It goes east at 5:18 a. rn. and west at 9:17 p. tn. She's a beauty. M ill sell anything from now until December 25, Roger Hamilk or 1847 knives and forks for $4 per set, only while my slock lasts. Call early and get these bargains at Hensley’s. 40 3 A Hancock county bigamist has been living with two wives in the same house for several months. And yet the authorities actually are talking about punishing him some more. In order to sell my large stock of watches, clocks and silerware, will make a ten per cent discount. The reduction means a 820 watch for $lB, and $lB wateh for $15.50, and a $15.50 watch for sl3. Clocks from $5 to $4, from $4 to $3. Nothing later than December 25, at Hensley’s. 40 3 Caveats, Trade-marks, • * and Copyrights secured promptly for moderate fees. Patent guaranteed in every case. All forms of practice relating to PENSIONS, bounty, back pay, prize money, additional homestead claims and all kinds of Public Laxd business attended to with care. Burton T. Doyle & Co., Washington, D. C. Marriage license during the past week have been issued to Frank J. Crates and Daisy D. Moses, Calvin Leichty and Barbary S. Lehman, Dennis Gleason and Sarah Ann Bozr, Lewis Habegger and Dina R. Sprunger, John R. Bodders and Cecil Miller, Wileie H. Dettinger and Martha Hildebrand. SI,OOO Worth of Good. A. H. Thurness of Wills Creek Coal Co., Buffalo, 0., writes: “I have been afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble for years, passing gravel or stones with excruciating pain. Other medicines only gave relief. After taking Foley’s Kidney Cure the result was surprising. A few doses started the brick dust, like fine stone, etc., and now I have no pain across my kidneys and I feel like a new man. Foley’s Kidney Cure has done me SI,OOO worth of good." Smith, Yager & Falk. d

The Fair store has bought a sample line of toys and games which they are selling at 50c on the dollar. Come and see our bargains. Wanted A man with rig to advertise and introduce our goods. Straight salary $15.00 weekly and expenses. Send stamp. Station 13. Royal CoOp. M’fg Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 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 inusles, 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. ts The Philippine war or the Sultan of Zulu cannot spring prices with us. You will find us at the same old stand from now’ until Christmas with the largest and finest stock of candies, nuts, oranges, Christmas trees, and candy toys you ever saw in Decatur and if you will give us a little of your time we will guarantee you all a merry Christmas. As good goods at low prices are money makers for the public, let us convince you as we have done heretofore. Yours Resp’t Coffee & Baker, Decatur Ind. 39-3 New officers of the Royal Arch Masons, are L. C. Miller, H. P.; Ora Moon, King; John D. Hale, Scribe; A. C. Gregory, secretary; French Quinn, treasurer; P. L. Andrews, C. H.;L. C. Helm, R. A. C.; B. AV. 1 Sholty, master first veil; M. Burns, master second veil; Daniel Sprang, master third veil; C. A. Dugan, Dr. J. S. Coverdale and Godfrey Christen, trustees. Winter tourist tickets to southern resorts via Southern railway, 6895 miles, Winter tourist tickets on safe October 15, 1900, until April 30, 1901. The Southern railway is the best line to all resorts in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas, either via Louisville, Cincinnati, Chattanooga or Birmingham. The Southern railway is the best great trunk line from Washington. D. C. to the south. Best line to Cuba. Best line to Porto Rico. Map folders, Cuban and Porto Rican folders, winter home folders and “land of the sky” booklets mailed to any address. All inquries answered promptly. Patronage solicted. : All lines sell tickets through via this I great system. Vestibuled limited | trains all the time. J. C. Beam. Jr., i Chicago, 111. C. A. Baird,Trav. Pass. Agent, 204 Neave Bldg., Cincinnati, iH. Tayloe, Asst. Gen’l. Pass. Agent, | Louisville, Ky. 31t12

The Week In Coiijinss. Washington. Dec. 10. The senate will continue to give its attention to the Hay-Pauneefote treaty ami the ship subsidy bill this week, taking up first one ami then the other as may suit the convenience of those who may wish to speak on the two measures. Washington, Dee. 10 The program in the house for the week contem plates the consideration and passagi of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bi,ll and the bill for the reduction of the war revenue taxes. Wednesday the exercises in connection with the centennial eele bration of the removal of tire seat of government to Washington will be held In the house. Chamberlain Makes Reply. London. Dec. 11.—In the house of commons yesterday in answer to a series Os accusations against Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the col onies. charging that lie held an inter est in concerns competing for government contracts, the secretary characterized the attacks us monstrous and declared that ms relations Intend to take legal proceedings regarding the charges. Said lie: "It is my personal honor that is involved in this question, and 1 think it hard, after 25 years of life in the full light of parliament to have to stand up and explain that I am not a scandalous thief.” Arrested In Wyoming. Chicago. Dec. 11, Walter D. (Henn formerly cashier of the Traders Loan and Building association, who disappeared last summer with a charge of being over .$20,000 short In his ac counts hanging over him. was placed in the county jail yesterday, pending trial. Glenn, after leaving Chicago, 1 went to Rawlins. Wyo., where he, secured a position as clerk in a hotel, and it was while acting in that position that lie was arrested. Date of Roberts' Arrival. London. Dec. 10.—Lord Roberts is expected to arrive in London Jan. 5. He will be met by the Prince and Princess of Wales and will proceed immediately in triumphal progress to St. Paul's cathedral, where he will attend a special service of thanksgiving. Deadly Gas Expli sion. Evanston, Wyo.. Dee. 11.—In a gas explosion in the new railroad tunnel near Aspen, Wyo.. four men were killed, three seriously wounded and three slightly. President Touch ■<! the Button. Washington, Dee. 11. The president last evening touched the button which formally opened the Territorial exposition at Phoenix. Jriz.

“Old Ark<insaw"Jtomorrow night. Catarrh cannot be cured with local* applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood ' or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years ! and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, , combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous , surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wondrful results in curing catarrh. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists, price 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the ■ best. d ’ Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned administrator of the estate of Fredrick Shank deceased, will offer for sale at public auction at the late residence of said decedent two miles south and three-fourths of a mile east 1 of Honduras. Indiana, on Friday, ' December 28th, 1900. The following ' personal property to wit: 4milcheows, 1 ti head of sheap, gray mare, brown • mare, spring colt, 2 heifers. 2 calver, 2 sows and 16 pigs, 10 small pigs, 43 • shock oi corn fodder, 2 tons of hay, i 193 shocks of corn, about 270 bushels corn in crib, 45 bushels of oats, pair of bob sleds, 2 grain cradles, 2 perches of stone, 2 piles of lumber, grain box, step ladder, 3 pitch forks, dung fork, 1 currycomb and brush, harness, single set of harness, set of work harness, 3 > packages as shingles, cart, two-horse rig, two horse wagon with trucks, I large grain box, 2 ropes, evthe, brush , cythe, broad ax, 3 axes, spike tooth • harrow, spring tooth harrow, 2 braking plows, cutting box, mowing machine, grain drill, 2 scoop shovels, pully and rope, fanning mill, 2 shovels, 2 blankets, tile spade, wheel borrow, 2 single shovel plows, 2 double shovel plows, grub hoe, lot of seed corn, set ( of fly nets, 1 bushel clover seed, work vice, spray pump, 3 corn planters, ' I sausage grinder and stuffier, bed, 2 barrels, barrel vinegar, mud boat. 2 set double trees, iron kettle, paint ' cans, lot of jars, grind stone, shaving horse, corn cutter, rench, hog hooks, pruning knife, pipe rench, carpenters tools, cross cut saw, 2 augurs, 2 drawyer knives, hoes and rakes. 3 post augurs, buck saw, ditch level and ‘ many other things not herein mentioned. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a. m. ' . Terms of sale. All sums ot five dol--1 lars and under, c ish in hand,all sums over five dollars a credit of nine months will be given, the purchaser giving his note, waiving valuation and appraisement with approved security. 1 Marv M. Shank. Administrate!. John C. Moran, Attorney. J. AV. McKean, Auctioneer.