Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 28 February 1901 — Page 5

Attorney R. S. Peterson attended to legal business at Columbus City, Monday. Anvone desiring pickets for wire fencing will do well to inquire at the hoop mill- 51-2 • S. P- Beatty is at Portland this week representing the Maryland Casualty Company. ••Two Merry Tramps” is the show booked for Bosse’s opera house next week; Friday, March 8. Cal Miller, contractor for the new county infirmary, was a business viator at Ind’ianapolis yesterday. How are you, anyway? Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a perfect laxative. Sold by Smith, Ynger& Falk, m For sale Team black colts, 1 year old in July. Large work horse, $35, and cow, fresh soon. Inquire at this office. Louis Fruchte. of Magley, was among our callers Tuesday afternoon, depositing a one dollar bank note for the Democrat another year. Not a single license to marry has been issued at the county clerk’s office within the past week. This is the* exception in Adams county, however Byron Hendricks, the huckster, was the principal actor in a runaway which occurred just north of town Monday evening but luckily escaped unhurt. John Holli r has began his duties as local board secretary, and insurance agents are requested to leave their daily reports at the City News Stand as heretofore. Paul Baumgartner, deputv treasurer, is rusticating with relatives at Berne, and at the same time trying to divorce himself from an aggravating case of lagrippe. Fatal delays are caused by experi menting with cough and cold cures. Foley’s Honey and Tar will prevent a cold from resulting in pneumonia. Holthouse. Callow & Co. t Fred Whitefeldt of Bingen, was looking after business in the city Tuesday, not the least important of which was the dropping of a silver dollar in the Democrat slot. Mrs. M. E. Clark is suffering from a relapse of the grippe and was reported no better yesterday. Her sister. Miss Jane Coverdale, who is staying with her at present is also seriously dl. The picturesque Irish drama, “The Ivy Leaf” was presented at the opera house last night to a fair audience. The play is an old one but bears reproduction and was well received here.

•534.50 to California. The Chicago A Erie R. R. wil] make low rates on Tuesdays to points in the west and sout and extremely low rates will be made to California points. M. A. Hamm, Agent. 49 6 Word from H. L. Center is to the effect that he is safely back at Sturgis, thanks to the exhilerating properties of the lunch he carried. He says work has accumulated somewhat but otherwise he has no complaints. Holthouse, Callow & Co., the druggists, will refund you your money if you are not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure disorders of the stomach, biliousness, constipation and headache. Price 25 cents. Samples free. f Albert Brittson left yesterday afternoon for an extended trip through the south in hopes of improving his health. Since his recent illness, he has never felt just right, and his present tour is made that he may secure a complete rest from business worries until completely recuperated. Mrs. W. H. Niblick was in Cleveland last week buying carpets and other furnishing for the Niblick mansion, which is now nearing completion, and into which they perhaps will be domiciled by April. The new building is certainlv beautiful beyond comprehension, and will cost at least 115.000. •John D. Hale will erect an elevator at Curryville as soon as the weather screws down its courage. Mr. Hale will soon have elevators plastered over a goodly portion of this section of the universe, and as he is a business man of exceptional ability and knows the grain business thoroughly, they will lie welcome additions to this great and growing industry. The tribe of Ben Hur was in session Friday evening anil the occasion was one of the most enjoyable ever held in their halls. Twenty-eight new mem hers were initiated into the order and everyone was happy to a high degree. Deputy Supreme Chief Carter, of Logansport was present and assisted in the work. He complimented the Decatur team very highly. A banquet followed the exercises. “Lobster” as a term of derision and contumely is said to be of most ancient origin, archaic delving having shown that the people of Boston '‘all the red-clad British soldiers "lobsters" as far back as 1770. This discovery having Isicn duly authenticated, the name “lobster” assumes a wholly different signification, changes in fact, its whole style and character. Thursday, February 14th. at 1 p. tn. occurred the marriage of John Green and Miss Catharine Brocher, by Rev. Duckett al Decatur. Both are highly respected young people of our city . and will make their future home here. Miss Blocher was clerk at Hartman A ( os. general store for several years and Mr. Green is tool dresser for H Green in the oil field. Their many fnends her<> wish them a long and j happy married life. Geneva Herald.

A writing school is to be started here soon, by one of the instructors ot the state. Garden and flower seeds lower than ever More quoted at Coffee's Bazaar. > * Miss Margie Hanna of Fort Wayne, was looking after her musical students here last Friday. H. G. Meibers and wife of Chicago, are in the city visiting relatives and numerous friends as well. Mrs. John Heller suffered from a severe attack of the grippe the latter part of last week, but is improving. Sam Acker of Bobo has accepted a position with Kern, Beeler & Co. in the clothing department of the Big Store. Nelson Rawley, who resides on the Jacob Rawley farm near Berne, is very sick with stomach trouble. His condition is considered dangerous. nK people are familiar- with Dev\ itt s Little Early Risers and those who use them find them to be famous little liver pills. Never gripe. Smith, lager & Falk ts Hugh Woods, of Warsaw looked after business here Tuesday for E Woods & Co. Hugh and wife are now nicely “at home” in a little cottage of their own. Mrs. Katie Kremp of French township diet! Tuesday night after a short illness with consumption. The funeral will be held from the Mennonite church in Berne, tomorrow. Mr. Krimtnel. the piano tuner of Fort Wayne, is in the city this week. Parties wishing their piano tuned will please leave word at the Miesse House at their earliest convenience. Mrs. E. J. Bailey and Mrs. Clever received a number of the Shakespeare Club and a few other ladies at the Bailey home last Friday. Everyone speaks highly of the entertainment.

James \\ aldron, Sr. of Chicago, is in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Chas. S. Niblick and son James Waldron Jr. He was formerly a Decaturite and appears to be enjoying himself thoroughly. The Decatur National Bank has donned its new dress this week and presents an extremely neat appearance. The job is a lieauty and will lie a standing advertisement for R. B. Gregory & Co., who did the work. Dr. Miles Porter of Fort Wayne was in the city last Friday, having been caller! here on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Clamor Fuelling of Root township. He was called in consultation with Dr. S. D. Beavers.

Horseless carriages, fuelless engines and the wireless telegraph are the greatest innovations. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is next and cures constipation, indigestion, sick headache and stomach trouble. Sold by Smith, Yager & Falk. m Roy Wolford, of Monmouth, arrived home Thursday from the Phillipine Island where he has lieen serving in the army. He enlisted about a year ago but was unable to stand the climate. having lx«en in the hospital sev eral months. He has lieen discharged on account of his poor health. , Queen Victoria is supposed to have lieen the richest woman in the world. Her financial affairs have been sheltered from public knowledge with scrupulous caution, but those who have the best facilities for obtaining information believe that the popular estimate, •?150,000,000, is not far from correct.

The city council of Cincinnati, 0., has passed an ordinance requiring that all new tenements shall have a bath room for each suit of rooms having a separate hallway, and that remodeled tenements shall have a bath room for every three rooms. Penalties of fine and imprisonment are provided for violation of this ordinance. City Electrician Arthur Rose arrived home yesterday from Fort Wayne, where for nearly three weeks he has been recuperating from the effects of an operation for the appendicitis. He is just a little thin but still a “durn” sight lietter off than when he left. He will assume business duties within a few days. His friends are glad of his recovery and don't neglect telling him so. The south bound passenger train on theG. R. & I. due here at 7:30 a. in. broke down at Hoagland Monday morning and caused an hour's delay. Another engine was sent down from Fort Wayne and the passengers were saved any great inconvenience. The The same engine No. 10. broke down near Monroe a few days liefore and this has been the first trip since being overhauled. He Fooled the Surgeon*. All doctors told Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson, 0., after suffering 18 months from rectal fistula, he would die unless a costly operation was jierformed; but he cured himself with five boxes of Bncklen's Arnica Salve, the surest pile cure on earth, and the beat salve in the world. 25 cents a box. Sold by Page Black burn, druggist. Clerk Elmer Johnson will have an auction sale of sixty horses at Peoples livery barn on Friday March 8. In the lot are twenty brood mares, seven of which are in foal: twelve roadsters; three high acting <‘obs: combination saddle horse; two trotters; three pacers; ton farm chunks; five three-years-old colts, and four cheap work era. The horses have lieen carefully selected. A credit of sixty days will lie given, the purchaser giving note with freehold security, with six per cent interest, or cash on day of sale.

I L. L. Nichols has purchased the Johßson saloon in this city for $1,600 consideration. Visit Hensley’s watch sale this month or you will kick your self to death next ’ 48tf Mrs. F. L. Snyder and children of ; Portland, were the guests of friends here last week. Wanted Sewers on ladies waists, at once. Steady work, good wages. Paragon Mfg. Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind. 1 Rev. C. A. Thomas, of Marion, Indiana was here Tuesday, looking after the interests of the Episcopal church. The Chatauqua section of the ladies Shakespeare Club met with Mrs. Charles A. Dugan yesterday afternoon. Dick France, of the Indianapolis Dental College, Sundayed with his mother and other relatives here, returning to school Monday afternoon. For Sale- Two Durham bull calves, two weeks old, one three months old; 7 young Duroc Jersey sows, will have pigs first of April.' Julius Haugk, Decatur, Indiana. 50t2 Fred Tague, who last summer left Adams county and with his familv moved to Peoria, Illinois, has returned, and now occupies the Ike Rosenthal! property on First street. Mrs. T. M. Ried was the hostess Friday afternoon at a very pleasant tea party. About twenty guests participated in the happy event, and if reports are true are glad of it. Judge Heller yesterday morning issued an order to the sheriff that he notify the regular jury to be in court the sixth Monday; March 11, to hear such causes as may come before them. The transferring of the Stewart In- , surance agency has been made and John W. DeLong is now in full charge , of same. John is known by every one as a tip top fellow and he can’t help but make'er win.

There is always danger in using counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The original is a safe and certain cure for piles, it is a snothing and heating salve for sores and all skin diseases. Smith, Yager & Falk, ts Unclaimed letters this week are for Mrs. Evirn Miller, Miss Lena Korte, Dave Archey, Chester Brothers, Geo. Gordon, S. E. Johnson, Mr. Geo. Jonowilz, Mrs. Robt Kirtpatrick, Della McConnehey, John B. Miller, Paw Snyder, Mrs.'J Hall. Changes in the weather mums slight “spells" of headache or affect your appetite. Irregularities in eating cause dyspepsia. Take Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and feel good regardless oi these elements or habits. , Sold by Smith, Yager A Falk. m The second lecture of th<» “League Lecture Course” will lie given on Friday night at 7:30 o’clock in the Methodist church, by the Rev. T. J. Johnson, of Fort Wayne. The subject will be “A Man without a Country.” Do not fail to hear this tine lecture. Rev. Johnson is spoken of as a very eloquent speaker. Dr. Campbell Brown, the analyst, testifying at a beer poisoning inquest at Liverpool estimated from samples > examined that the average weekly consumption of beer in Liverpool in summer time would contain 300 pounds of arsenic, enough to kill a million people if administered in equal doses and at one time. The last Thursday in February being the date designated yearly for holding the day of humiliation and prayer, the Woman's Home Mission ary society will observe the day by holding services in the chapel of the M. E. church this afternoon from 2 to 4 o’clock, to which meeting members of all missionary societies are cordially invited. Mrs. D. D. Heller, Pres. The Appetite of • Goat Is envied by all poor dyspeptics 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 Ixxlily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. < Inly 25c at Page Blackburn's drug store. A monarch that pleases everybody. Monarch harness oil 50 cents per gallon; Neatsfoot and Magic harness oil, 25 cents per can; sewing machine, bicycle and axle oils, and a general line of engine, machine and cylinder oils. Before placing your order for the season in quanity and price, we will be able to oblige you. and quality wo guarantee at Coffee's Bazaar. 51 4 The shot in the face which the Oterbein fanners gave Marvin Kuhns at his capture is causing the desparado considerable trouble. He has quarters in the hospital at the Columbus, Ohio, penitentiary and has to have his woud continually bandaged. The nerves are injured by the bullet and the right side of his face is partially paralyzed, but he is expected to lie out of the hospital in a short time. LaGrippe Quickly Cured. "In the winter of 1898 and 1899 I was taken down with a severe attack of what is called "LnGripp” says F. L. Hewett, a prominent druggist of Winfield, 111. The only ineaicine 1 used was two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It broke up the cold and stopped the coughing like magic, and I have never since been troubled with grippe.” Chamberlain's Oongh Remedy can always lx* depended upon to break up a severe cold anil ward off any threatened attach of pneumonia. It is pleasant to take, too, which makes it the most desirable and one of the most popular preparations in use for these ailments. For sale by Holthouse, Callow A Co. f

Over at Wabash some poker joints were recently pulled and when the docket was completed by the mayor it showed that twenty-seven Richard Roes and John Does had been caught by the officers. The fellows who were caught belong to the upper circles of society, and several professional men were caught in the dragnet. That accounts for the numerous Roes and Does. 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 musles, 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 BOcents. Page Blackburn. ts When Mahomet tied from the assassins in Mecca he sought refuge in a cave on the summit of a mountain, a few miles from Mecca. The pur suing party, coming to the cave, saw a mass of spiders’ webs and turned back, thinking that he could not be within or the webs would have been disturbed. According to the tradition, God sent the spider to spin the web to save the prophet. 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

The latest appearance of the evil minded microbe is on playing cards, and persons addicted to the progressive euchre or poker habit are warned by doctors that they are in danger of acquiring things less desirable than prizes or jackpots, if they will persist in playing. Pleasure is an uncertain quantity these scientific days. Pneumonia Can be Prevented. This disease always results from a cold or an attack of the grip and may be prevented by the timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. That remedy was extensively used during the epidemics of lagrippe of the past few years, and not a single case has ever been reported that did not recover or that resulted in pneumonia, which shows it td be certain preventive of that dangerous disease. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has gained a world wide reputation for its cures of colds and grip. For sale by Holthouse. Callow A Co. f J. E. Ellsworth has traded his residence property on north Third street to Jaliez Collins of Springfield, Massachusetts, getting in return 445 acres of improved farm land in Kansas. Mr. Ellsworth will very probably go to Kansas soon to take a look at his new acreage but will not remove his family, preferring the cold blasts of old Adams to the hot winds of sunny Kansas.

Good Advice. The most miserable teings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than seventy-five per cent, of the people of the Unitisl States are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects, such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpation of the heart, heart-burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and disagreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food aftereating, lolv spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of August Flower for 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you. Try it. Get Green’s Prize Almanac. Page Blackburn, druggist. ts All those indebted to M. Fullenkamp, are requested to call at the Old Adams County Bank, and settle same with Charles Niblick. 51tl A Good Thing. German Syrup is the special prescription of Dr. A. Boschee, a celebrated German physician, and is acknowledged to be one of the most fortunate discoveries in medicine. It ouickly cures coughs, colds and all lung troubles of the severest nature, removing, as it does, the cause of the affection and leaving the parts in a strong and healthy condition. It is not an experimental medicine, but has stood the test of years, giving satisfaction in every - case which its rapidly increasing salej every season confirms. Two million Ixittles sold annually. Boschee's German Svrup was introduced into the United States in 18(18. and is now sold in every town and village in the civilized world. Three doses will relieve any ordinary cough. Price 75 cts. Get Green’s Prize Almanac. Page Blackburn, druggist. ts Announcement. Mr. J. W. DeLong having assumed charge of the insurance business form erly conducted by me, I desire to ex tend my thanks for the hearty support given me during the past years, and I trust you will continue the same I to my successor. Respectfully, John M. Stewart. Having assumed charge of the in durance business formerly conducted by Mr. Stewart I ask your cordial help and support and will endeavor to the best of my ability to serve you and merit your confidence and esteem. Res|iectfully, J. W. DeLong.

It’s Easy For the most fastidious buyers of Fine Clothing and Furnishings to be suited if they buy at ..GUS ROSENTHAL.. Our Howard Hats ■ In the new Derbys and Golfs have arrived and are marvels of beauty. ♦♦Shirts.* All new designs, soft bosom, with or without collars price 50c to SIOO The Pick Os new and natty Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing. They touch the spot, both for Styley and Economy. All the Heavy or Winter Goods that are still left go at Your own price. FREE! A fine, large Themometer with purchases amounting to $lO. Call before buying and get posted on * ‘ the Styles and Prices... v<Gus Rosenthal.

To Rent Her Mind. “Your little binlie has been very, very ill.” she wrote to the young man. “It was some sort of nervous trouble, ami the doctors said I must have perfect rest and quiet and that I must think of nothing. And all the time, dear George, 1 thought constantly of you." The young man read It over and then read it through again very slowly and put it in his pocket and went out under the silent stars and kept thinking and thinking and thinking. He only ketit on thinking.—London Answers. lime Near at Hand. Washington, Feb. 22.—According to the latest advices from the Philippine commission the time for the establishment of civil government in the Philippines is near at hand. It is stated at the war department that the civil government will be established as soon as .Judge Taft reports that the conditions in the islands justify stleli action, it is generally understood that Judge Taft will lie the first civil governor of tlte islands and tliat General Chaffee will succeed General Mae Arthur in command of the military forces to lie retained there t u assist in the maintenance of order and the enforcement of the laws. Wisdom without honesty is mere craft and cozenage, and therefore the reputation of honesty must be got, which cannot be but by living well. A good life is a main argument. Card of Thanks. We desire in this manner to express our sincere nnd heartfelt thanks lor the kind services of neighbors and friends during the sickness and death ' of Mrs. Elizabeth Donovan, sht* whom we loved so well. Daniel Donovan. Mary McLain. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Costello,

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Ilin Exact Words. Interviewer—Aiderman Swelhed, I have cotne to get your views on the proposed change in the curriculum of the grammar school. Alderman Swelhed - Curriculum! What's that? I'm ag’in it, whatever it is. Alderman Swelhed, reading the report of the interviewer next morning: "Our distinguished townsman, Mr. M. T. Swelbod, was found at his charming home, surrounded by abundant indication of ripe scholarship and sturdy common sense. In reply to our reporter's question he said: “ ‘I do not desire to force my opinions upon the public, but this I will say. that I have given to this question long ami studious attention, Incidentally examining into the curricula of institutions of learning both at home and abroad, and. although I find in the existing course of study not a few matters for condemnation, still, upon the whole, I cannot say that I should advise any radical change until I have further time to examine into the subject.’ ” "By George, that feller’s got my exI act language, word for word! And he didn’t take no notes neither! By George, what a memory that feller j must have!”—Tit-Bits. Small Change. "You know. I feel just like a c«uuter- . feit bill,” observed a young man to a friend with whom he was walking, stopping in front of a barroom. “Why?” queried his partner. "I cannot pass,” the other explained, waving his hand toward the entrance of the place. "Oh." remarked his friend, "don't let that feeling worry you. You know. I'm somewhat accustomed to shoving the queer.” And he took the man with a thirst by the arm and carried him on down the street.—Memphis Scimitar.